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What does the concept of unlimited needs refer to in economics?
The condition where individuals desire more than what they can obtain.
What is the definition of scarcity in economics?
The inability to satisfy all our wants due to limited resources.
What is the primary reason economic questions arise, according to the text?
The presence of unlimited wants and needs alongside limited resources.
Why do individuals face limitations on what they can afford to buy?
Due to their income and the prices they must pay for goods and services.
Why do governments have limitations on what they can afford to provide?
Due to the taxes they collect, which restrict their budget for public goods and services.
Test your understanding of the basic concepts of economics, including the definitions of microeconomics and macroeconomics, the fundamental economic questions, and the concept of scarcity. This quiz covers the key ideas that define the economic way of thinking.
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