Economics Lecture 1: Introduction to Economics

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It should present a definite problem. (correct)

It should negatively state the question.

It should contain irrelevant information.

It should be lengthy for clarity.

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Using common phrases from the content. (correct)

Including plausible distractors.

Creating mutually exclusive options.

Using all of the above options.

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It should confuse the students.

It should be less relevant than the distractors.

It must be mentioned in the content. (correct)

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What happens to quantity demanded when price increases?

Quantity demanded decreases Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT affect the demand curve?

Status of competitors Signup and view all the answers

What is a substitute good?

A good that can be used in place of another one Signup and view all the answers

If a good is classified as a normal good, what happens when income increases?

Demand increases Signup and view all the answers

A movement along the demand curve is caused by what?

Change in price Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of microeconomics?

Behavior of individuals and firms in resource allocation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines scarcity in economics?

The limitation of resources in relation to unlimited wants Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does macroeconomics primarily concern itself with?

Economic growth and overall economic policies Signup and view all the answers

What does the study of economics primarily analyze?

How societies use scarce resources for production and distribution Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT covered by macroeconomics?

Individual pricing strategies Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship described by the supply schedule/curve?

The link between market price and quantity supplied Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the supply curve?

Seasonal demand changes Signup and view all the answers

What does a movement along the supply curve indicate?

Change in price leading to different amounts supplied Signup and view all the answers

At what point do quantity demanded and quantity supplied equal each other?

At market equilibrium Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the market when there is a surplus?

Price tends to fall Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Economics - Lecture 1

Economics is the study of how societies use scarce resources to efficiently produce goods and services to be distributed among individuals.
It analyses the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, as well as the behaviours and interactions of economic agents.
A basic economic problem is the gap between limited resources and limitless wants.
Microeconomics studies the behaviour of individuals and firms, studying how they make decisions regarding resource allocation, pricing, and production in various markets.
Macroeconomics describes and explains economic processes that concern aggregates, such as national income, unemployment rates, inflation, economic growth, and broader issues like monetary policy.

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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of economics, including the study of resource allocation, production, and consumption. It differentiates between microeconomics and macroeconomics, examining the interactions of economic agents and broader economic issues. Test your understanding of these foundational theories and principles of economics.