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Define scarcity.
Define scarcity.
When there are not enough resources to meet human wants.
Why does scarcity force choice-making?
Why does scarcity force choice-making?
People have to choose their wants.
What are the four factors of production?
What are the four factors of production?
Land, Labor, Capital, Entrepreneurship.
What is the factor of production: Land?
What is the factor of production: Land?
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What is the factor of production: Labor?
What is the factor of production: Labor?
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What is the factor of production: Capital?
What is the factor of production: Capital?
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What is the factor of production: Entrepreneurship?
What is the factor of production: Entrepreneurship?
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Define opportunity cost.
Define opportunity cost.
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Define trade-offs.
Define trade-offs.
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What is the difference between trade-offs and opportunity cost?
What is the difference between trade-offs and opportunity cost?
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What does a production possibilities curve represent?
What does a production possibilities curve represent?
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Define efficiency.
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Define underutilization.
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Study Notes
Scarcity
- Defined as the situation where resources are insufficient to satisfy human desires.
- Requires individuals and societies to prioritize their wants.
Choice-Making
- Scarcity necessitates decision-making as people must select among competing wants.
Factors of Production
- Four main factors: Land, Labor, Capital, and Entrepreneurship.
Land
- Refers to natural resources utilized in producing goods and services.
- Examples include forests, minerals, and water.
Labor
- Encompasses all human efforts, skills, and time involved in production.
- Includes any invested work by employees and workers.
Capital
- Represents physical resources that contribute to the production of goods and services.
- Examples are equipment like ovens and cash registers.
Entrepreneurship
- Involves individuals who take risks to innovate and drive production.
- Key figures include business leaders such as CEOs and business owners.
Opportunity Cost
- Defined as the value of the next best alternative that is forgone in making a decision.
- Highlights the trade-off between different choices.
Trade-Offs
- Refers to the alternatives that individuals give up when making decisions.
- Involves sacrificing some resources or benefits to gain others, not an all-or-nothing scenario.
Difference Between Trade-Offs and Opportunity Cost
- Trade-offs refer to the alternatives that are passed over, while opportunity cost measures the value lost from the next best option.
Production Possibilities Curve (PPC)
- Visual representation of production efficiency and potential.
- Point A indicates efficiency in resource utilization.
- Point B illustrates production limits under current resources.
- Point C shows underutilization of resources where they are not employed to full potential.
Efficiency
- Describes a scenario where resources are fully and effectively utilized to maximize outputs of goods and services.
Underutilization
- Indicates a state where economic resources are not being employed to their maximum potential, resulting in lost opportunities.
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Test your knowledge of basic economic concepts with these flashcards from Chapter 1. Learn about scarcity, choice-making, and the four factors of production. Ideal for students seeking to grasp fundamental economic principles.
