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What is scarcity?

  • Abundance of goods
  • Amount of resources available
  • Limited supply of something (correct)
  • Unlimited supply of something
  • What are the three basic economic questions?

    What to produce? How to produce it? Who will consume it?

    What characterizes a traditional economy?

  • Heavy reliance on technology
  • Focus on profit maximization
  • Based on traditions, customs, and beliefs (correct)
  • Decisions made by government
  • What is bartering?

    <p>Trading without using money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give examples of traditional economies.

    <p>Villages in Africa and South America, Inuit in Canada, Aborigines in Australia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a command economy?

    <p>All economic decisions made by the government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name examples of command economies.

    <p>Cuba, North Korea, Former Soviet Union, East Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a market economy?

    <p>Private citizens make economic decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is free enterprise?

    <p>Competition between companies that can shift prices of goods/services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a mixed economy?

    <p>Includes characteristics of both command and market economies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is human capital?

    <p>Skilled human worker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define capital resources.

    <p>Anything used to make a finished product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are natural resources?

    <p>A resource that comes from the earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is specialization?

    <p>Producing something cheaply and easily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does import mean?

    <p>Goods coming into a country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does export mean?

    <p>Goods leaving a country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a quota?

    <p>Limit on the amount of goods coming into a country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an embargo?

    <p>Ban on trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define tariff.

    <p>Taxes on imported goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do countries place embargoes on other countries?

    <p>Because they disagree on political issues and intend to hurt another country economically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are three trade barriers?

    <p>Tariff, embargo, quota</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are physical trade barriers?

    <p>Natural barriers that slow down trade: deserts and mountains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Economic Concepts

    • Scarcity: The fundamental concept in economics referring to the limited availability of resources, driving the need for economic choices.

    • Three Basic Economic Questions: Essential queries that guide economic decision-making:

      • What to produce?
      • How to produce it?
      • Who will consume it?

    Economic Systems

    • Traditional Economy: An economic system rooted in historical customs and practices, with production methods passed down through generations, often relying on bartering.

    • Bartering: A system of trade involving the exchange of goods and services without the use of money.

    • Examples of Traditional Economy: Found in communities like:

      • Villages in Africa and South America
      • Inuit tribes in Canada
      • Aborigines in Australia
    • Command Economy: An economic model where the government dictates all economic activities, controlling production, prices, and wages.

    • Examples of Command Economy: Countries where the government manages the economy include:

      • Cuba
      • North Korea
      • Former Soviet Union
      • East Germany, all exhibiting communist governance.
    • Market Economy: An economic model characterized by decisions influenced by supply and demand, with minimal government intervention, allowing private citizens to answer all economic questions.

    • Free Enterprise: A hallmark of market economies allowing competition among businesses, impacting pricing for goods and services.

    • Mixed Economy: An economic system incorporating elements from both command and market economies, balancing government control and private enterprise.

    Economic Resources

    • Human Capital: Refers to skilled and knowledgeable workers, contributing to productivity and economic strength.

    • Capital Resources: Inputs utilized in the production of finished goods, encompassing tools, machinery, and buildings.

    • Natural Resources: Raw materials sourced from the earth, essential for production processes.

    • Specialization: The focused production of specific goods or services, leading to efficiency and lower costs.

    Trade Dynamics

    • Import: Goods that enter a country from abroad, contributing to domestic availability.

    • Export: Goods that are sent out of a country for trading purposes, generating revenue.

    • Quota: A regulatory limit placed on the number of goods that can be imported into a country.

    • Embargo: A governmental prohibition on trade with specific countries, often instituted for political reasons.

    • Tariff: Taxes imposed on imported goods, influencing pricing and trade volumes.

    Trade Barriers

    • Reasons for Embargoes: Countries may impose trade bans due to:

      • Political disagreements
      • Desire for specific policy changes
      • Economic pressure on another nation.
    • Types of Trade Barriers:

      • Tariff
      • Embargo
      • Quota
    • Physical Trade Barriers: Natural obstacles that hinder trade activities, such as deserts and mountains, exemplified by the Sahara Desert and the Swiss Alps.

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