Economic Thinking: Understanding Economics
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What is the fundamental problem that leads to the necessity of making choices in economics?

  • Limited resources and unlimited wants (correct)
  • Unlimited resources and limited wants
  • Equal distribution of resources
  • Abundance of resources and unlimited wants
  • Which type of incentive includes motivations like money, personal happiness, or success?

  • Success incentive
  • Positive incentive (correct)
  • Monetary incentive
  • Negative incentive
  • What motivates people to avoid things like failure, poverty, embarrassment, or loss?

  • Loss incentives
  • Failure incentives
  • Negative incentives (correct)
  • Avoidance incentives
  • What is the study of understanding human behavior by examining the ways people make decisions?

    <p>Economics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do people and governments have to make choices about how to distribute and use their resources?

    <p>Due to scarcity of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for weighing the pros and cons of choices?

    <p>Cost-benefit analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does opportunity cost refer to in economic decision making?

    <p>The value of the next best alternative that is given up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept involves focusing on one thing to practice and get better at it?

    <p>Specialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the characteristics required for being a successful entrepreneur?

    <p>Highly motivated, organized, driven, and innovative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the ability to do something using the fewest resources and least waste?

    <p>Efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

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