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What is the primary focus of microeconomics?
What is the primary focus of microeconomics?
- Analysis of tax policies at a national level
- Overall economic performance of an entire economy
- Economic behavior of individual units like households and firms (correct)
- Study of international trade agreements
Who is often referred to as the 'Father of Economics'?
Who is often referred to as the 'Father of Economics'?
- Adam Smith (correct)
- John Maynard Keynes
- Alfred Marshall
- David Ricardo
What does the law of demand and supply primarily describe?
What does the law of demand and supply primarily describe?
- The impact of inflation on consumer behavior
- The effect of interest rates on savings
- The relationship between price and quantity of goods (correct)
- The role of government in setting prices
What is the main concern of macroeconomics?
What is the main concern of macroeconomics?
Which of the following best defines 'scarcity' in economic terms?
Which of the following best defines 'scarcity' in economic terms?
What do laissez-faire policies advocate for in an economy?
What do laissez-faire policies advocate for in an economy?
What concept did Alfred Marshall introduce to economics?
What concept did Alfred Marshall introduce to economics?
How can needs and wants be differentiated in economics?
How can needs and wants be differentiated in economics?
What is the opportunity cost associated with a decision?
What is the opportunity cost associated with a decision?
How does lowering inflation typically affect unemployment?
How does lowering inflation typically affect unemployment?
Which of the following best describes rational behavior in economics?
Which of the following best describes rational behavior in economics?
What is a key characteristic of markets in organizing economic activity?
What is a key characteristic of markets in organizing economic activity?
What role can governments play in improving market outcomes?
What role can governments play in improving market outcomes?
What does the standard of living in a country depend on?
What does the standard of living in a country depend on?
What is the primary focus of applied economics?
What is the primary focus of applied economics?
How do incentives influence people's behavior in economics?
How do incentives influence people's behavior in economics?
What is a primary goal of servicification?
What is a primary goal of servicification?
Which industries can be targeted for growth through servicification?
Which industries can be targeted for growth through servicification?
What does external financing refer to?
What does external financing refer to?
How can entrepreneurs access external financing?
How can entrepreneurs access external financing?
What is the primary function of crowdsourcing?
What is the primary function of crowdsourcing?
What is a benefit of enhanced connectivity for businesses?
What is a benefit of enhanced connectivity for businesses?
What kind of support does the government provide for innovation ecosystems?
What kind of support does the government provide for innovation ecosystems?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism for sourcing funds?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism for sourcing funds?
What effect does a decrease in the price of complementary goods have on the demand for the primary good?
What effect does a decrease in the price of complementary goods have on the demand for the primary good?
How does income influence consumer demand according to the determinants of demand?
How does income influence consumer demand according to the determinants of demand?
What is true about substitute goods?
What is true about substitute goods?
What role does technology play in determining supply?
What role does technology play in determining supply?
If the price of a substitute good decreases, what happens to the demand for the primary good?
If the price of a substitute good decreases, what happens to the demand for the primary good?
What happens when the quantity demanded (Qd) exceeds the quantity supplied (Qs)?
What happens when the quantity demanded (Qd) exceeds the quantity supplied (Qs)?
What occurs when a price floor is implemented above the equilibrium price?
What occurs when a price floor is implemented above the equilibrium price?
Which of the following factors can lead to a movement to the right in the supply curve?
Which of the following factors can lead to a movement to the right in the supply curve?
How does consumer expectation of future price changes affect current demand?
How does consumer expectation of future price changes affect current demand?
Which of the following statements is true regarding a price ceiling?
Which of the following statements is true regarding a price ceiling?
What does the Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility state?
What does the Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility state?
What is the effect of an increase in consumer income on the demand curve for normal goods?
What is the effect of an increase in consumer income on the demand curve for normal goods?
Which factor causes the supply curve to shift left?
Which factor causes the supply curve to shift left?
If the equilibrium price (Pe) is calculated as $23.077, what is likely true about the market condition?
If the equilibrium price (Pe) is calculated as $23.077, what is likely true about the market condition?
What impact does an increase in the number of consumers generally have on the demand curve?
What impact does an increase in the number of consumers generally have on the demand curve?
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Study Notes
Economic Decision Making
- Lowering inflation may increase unemployment rates as people face trade-offs.
- Opportunity cost refers to the value of what is sacrificed when choosing one option over another.
- Rational individuals strive to maximize utility by evaluating benefits before making decisions.
- Incentives influence behavior; rewards can alter choices.
Trade and Markets
- Trade benefits all parties as individuals can obtain necessary goods through exchange.
- Markets efficiently organize economic activities, with prices guiding buying and selling decisions.
- Government intervention may be necessary to improve market outcomes when markets fail.
Economic Standards of Living
- A country's standard of living is closely tied to its capacity to produce goods and services.
Social Science vs. Applied Science
- Social sciences explore the reasons behind economic behavior (e.g., spending vs. saving).
- Applied sciences leverage economic theories to inform practical decisions and policies (e.g., tax design).
Branches of Economics
- Microeconomics focuses on individual units like households and firms, analyzing their economic behavior.
- Macroeconomics examines the economy as a whole, studying aggregate performance and resource employment.
Needs vs. Wants
- Needs are essential for survival, while wants are non-essential desires.
Scarcity
- Scarcity creates limitations on resources, leading to the necessity of choice and opportunity cost.
Applied Economics
- Applied economics involves real-world applications of economic theories, tackling issues like healthcare resource allocation and minimum wage settings.
Dynamic Innovation Ecosystem
- Encourages the transformation of knowledge into products and processes, generating quality jobs.
- Emphasizes the importance of digital and physical connectivity in linking markets efficiently.
Government Controls and Equilibrium
- Market equilibrium occurs where quantity demanded equals quantity supplied, while shortages and surpluses can arise from price controls.
- Price floors support producers and can create surpluses; price ceilings support consumers and may lead to shortages.
Demand Determinants
- Population, consumer income, and tastes affect demand shifts; preferences can enhance or reduce demand for specific goods.
- Expectations about future prices can lead consumers to alter their purchasing behavior.
Supply Determinants
- Technological advancements contribute to increased profitability in firms by enhancing production efficiency.
- Changes in consumer income can directly affect the demand for goods, influencing supply dynamics.
Price Relationships
- Substitutes and complementary goods interact in demand; an increase in the price of one affects the demand for the other.
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