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What does the term 'Ceterus Paribus' mean?
What does the term 'Ceterus Paribus' mean?
- The status quo remains unchanged
- All things are different
- Other things being equal (correct)
- Equal distribution of resources
Which of the following best describes 'Luxury goods'?
Which of the following best describes 'Luxury goods'?
- Goods deemed highly desirable within a culture (correct)
- Essential items necessary for survival
- Widely used basic goods
- Products that are cheap and easily accessible
What defines 'Aggregate Supply'?
What defines 'Aggregate Supply'?
- The total supply of products a company plans to sell (correct)
- The quantity of goods demanded across the market
- The measurement of labor force in an economy
- Supply of goods solely from domestic producers
Which market structure is characterized by a few companies exerting significant control?
Which market structure is characterized by a few companies exerting significant control?
What are Capital goods primarily used for?
What are Capital goods primarily used for?
In what economic system does the government have little to no control over market forces?
In what economic system does the government have little to no control over market forces?
What is the relationship between Substitute Goods?
What is the relationship between Substitute Goods?
What is the primary focus of Applied economics?
What is the primary focus of Applied economics?
What does economic rent refer to?
What does economic rent refer to?
Which statement best describes scarcity?
Which statement best describes scarcity?
What is meant by the law of supply and demand?
What is meant by the law of supply and demand?
How is market structure primarily classified?
How is market structure primarily classified?
What term describes the movement of individuals for employment across borders?
What term describes the movement of individuals for employment across borders?
Which of the following describes a surplus?
Which of the following describes a surplus?
What defines price stability?
What defines price stability?
What primarily influences the labor supply?
What primarily influences the labor supply?
What is measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
What is measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
Which situation describes full employment?
Which situation describes full employment?
What does deflation represent in an economy?
What does deflation represent in an economy?
Which of the following best defines depreciation?
Which of the following best defines depreciation?
What is the main characteristic of perfect competition?
What is the main characteristic of perfect competition?
What are consumers defined as?
What are consumers defined as?
Which of the following describes labor migration?
Which of the following describes labor migration?
What does the term 'Factors of Production' refer to?
What does the term 'Factors of Production' refer to?
What occurs when market supply and demand balance each other?
What occurs when market supply and demand balance each other?
How does the Law of Supply and Demand relate price and quantity of goods supplied?
How does the Law of Supply and Demand relate price and quantity of goods supplied?
What does a demand curve graphically represent?
What does a demand curve graphically represent?
What might be a consequence of imposing taxes on goods in the market?
What might be a consequence of imposing taxes on goods in the market?
What role does Economic Science primarily study?
What role does Economic Science primarily study?
Which of the following defines price elasticity?
Which of the following defines price elasticity?
What does economic efficiency refer to?
What does economic efficiency refer to?
Which statement best defines Microeconomics?
Which statement best defines Microeconomics?
What does opportunity cost represent?
What does opportunity cost represent?
What is an example of basic goods?
What is an example of basic goods?
What is a characteristic of complementary goods?
What is a characteristic of complementary goods?
Henry Sy is known for what significant role?
Henry Sy is known for what significant role?
In a command economy, who determines what goods and services are produced?
In a command economy, who determines what goods and services are produced?
What is the primary focus of macroeconomics?
What is the primary focus of macroeconomics?
What does the term 'resources' refer to in economic terms?
What does the term 'resources' refer to in economic terms?
Economic freedom primarily allows consumers to do what?
Economic freedom primarily allows consumers to do what?
Study Notes
Market Concepts
- Market: A venue for buying and selling various products.
- Economic Science: Focuses on understanding human behavior in resource allocation and decision-making amid scarcity.
- Macroeconomics: Examines the economy on a broad scale, including large aggregates.
- Microeconomics: Analyzes individual and firm behaviors in resource allocation.
Economic Definitions
- Economics: The study of social behavior in the context of allocating scarce resources to meet unlimited needs.
- Opportunity Cost: The value of the next best alternative that is foregone when making a choice.
- Commodity: A tangible product that can be traded without significant change in value.
Economic Actors and Systems
- Henry Sy: Notable entrepreneur and the wealthiest individual in the Philippines.
- Economic System: Framework through which societies distribute resources and goods.
- Command Economy: Government or planner-driven control over production decisions.
Employment and Economic Well-Being
- Unemployment: Individuals actively seeking work but unable to secure employment.
- Economic Freedom: Consumers' ability to make choices regarding goods, lifestyle, and education.
- Economic Growth: Increase in the output of goods and services over time.
Supply and Demand
- Supply: The quantity producers are willing to sell at various prices.
- Demand: Consumer desire to purchase goods at specific prices.
- Equilibrium: Market condition where supply equals demand, stabilizing prices.
Price Concepts
- Law of Supply and Demand: Indicates that supply increases with price and decreases when prices drop.
- Demand Curve: Graphical representation of the relationship between price and quantity demanded.
- Taxes: Government-imposed charges that can limit market supply.
Economic Security and Stability
- Economic Security: The capability to meet essential needs sustainably.
- Economic Stability: Availability of necessary resources for a healthy lifestyle.
Goods Classification
- Complementary Goods: Products typically used together; price changes affect mutual demand.
- Substitute Goods: Products that can replace one another, impacting consumer choices.
- Basic and Luxury Goods: Essentials for living versus non-essentials that fulfill desires.
Market Structures
- Monopoly: Market dominated by a single seller.
- Perfect Competition: A large number of sellers providing identical products.
- Oligopoly: A few firms hold significant market power, influencing prices and supply.
Economic Metrics
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP): Measures total output of goods and services within an economy.
- Total Cost: All expenses incurred during production or business operations.
- Interest Rate: Represents the cost of borrowing money, influencing investment decisions.
International Trade
- Importation: Bringing goods produced in foreign countries into a domestic market.
- Exports: Domestic goods sold to foreign markets.
- Exchange Rate: Value of one currency relative to another.
Additional Economic Principles
- Scarcity: The imbalance between limited resources and unlimited wants.
- Economic Rent: Additional payment exceeding the expected compensation for a resource.
- Investment: Asset acquired for future income or value appreciation.
Labor Dynamics
- Labor Migration: Movement of individuals for employment, often influenced by economic factors.
- Labor Supply: Amount of human capital available for work-related activities.
Economic Problems
- Economic Problem: The fundamental issue of meeting unlimited desires with limited resources.
- Types of Economic Problems: Include issues like inflation, unemployment, and poverty.
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Test your knowledge on fundamental economic terms such as labor, ceteris paribus, retail, and agribusiness. This quiz covers key concepts that are essential for understanding economics and commerce. Perfect for students and anyone interested in enhancing their economic vocabulary.
