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What is the primary focus of economics as a social science?
What is the primary focus of economics as a social science?
Which term is derived from the Greek word OIKONOMIA?
Which term is derived from the Greek word OIKONOMIA?
What does the concept of scarcity in economics primarily refer to?
What does the concept of scarcity in economics primarily refer to?
Which of the following is NOT considered a factor of production in economics?
Which of the following is NOT considered a factor of production in economics?
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Why is the management of land resources crucial in economics?
Why is the management of land resources crucial in economics?
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What analytical skills does economics equip students with?
What analytical skills does economics equip students with?
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What does the term 'labor' represent in the context of economic factors?
What does the term 'labor' represent in the context of economic factors?
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What is a key characteristic of economics as a discipline?
What is a key characteristic of economics as a discipline?
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What happens when the price of a product increases according to the Law of Supply?
What happens when the price of a product increases according to the Law of Supply?
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If the costs of production increase, what is likely to happen to the supply curve?
If the costs of production increase, what is likely to happen to the supply curve?
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Which statement correctly describes the relationship between price and quantity demanded according to the Law of Demand?
Which statement correctly describes the relationship between price and quantity demanded according to the Law of Demand?
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What occurs at equilibrium in a market?
What occurs at equilibrium in a market?
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When expected demand increases for a good, what happens to the supply curve?
When expected demand increases for a good, what happens to the supply curve?
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What is the effect of a price decrease on demand according to the Law of Demand?
What is the effect of a price decrease on demand according to the Law of Demand?
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If producers are willing to increase production at higher prices, this indicates which principle?
If producers are willing to increase production at higher prices, this indicates which principle?
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What results from a decrease in supply?
What results from a decrease in supply?
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What is a key area that firms must decide on for improving competitiveness?
What is a key area that firms must decide on for improving competitiveness?
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What does market investment primarily help firms achieve?
What does market investment primarily help firms achieve?
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What does competitive market formation require?
What does competitive market formation require?
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What is the impact of failure to balance the interests of buyers and sellers in a market?
What is the impact of failure to balance the interests of buyers and sellers in a market?
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Which principle serves as the driving force behind the actions of firms in an economy?
Which principle serves as the driving force behind the actions of firms in an economy?
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What does effective planning and organizing in a business involve?
What does effective planning and organizing in a business involve?
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How does competition contribute to a marketplace?
How does competition contribute to a marketplace?
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What is a significant outcome of market inefficiency?
What is a significant outcome of market inefficiency?
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What is a characteristic of monopolistic competition?
What is a characteristic of monopolistic competition?
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In a monopoly market structure, what is the primary characteristic of the seller?
In a monopoly market structure, what is the primary characteristic of the seller?
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What distinguishes a duopoly from other market structures?
What distinguishes a duopoly from other market structures?
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In imperfect competition, how do firms leverage product differentiation?
In imperfect competition, how do firms leverage product differentiation?
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What commonly occurs due to the interdependence among sellers in monopolistic competition?
What commonly occurs due to the interdependence among sellers in monopolistic competition?
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How does a firm in a competitive market generally determine its pricing strategy?
How does a firm in a competitive market generally determine its pricing strategy?
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What best describes the selling power of firms in monopolistic competition?
What best describes the selling power of firms in monopolistic competition?
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Which statement is true regarding barriers to entry in monopolistic competition?
Which statement is true regarding barriers to entry in monopolistic competition?
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What key ability distinguishes entrepreneurs in sensing opportunities?
What key ability distinguishes entrepreneurs in sensing opportunities?
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Which quadrant in the matrix represents someone with high creativity but low general management skills?
Which quadrant in the matrix represents someone with high creativity but low general management skills?
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What skills are encompassed in the business know-how and networks category?
What skills are encompassed in the business know-how and networks category?
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Which role involves the ability to communicate and persuade others in support of a business idea?
Which role involves the ability to communicate and persuade others in support of a business idea?
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What is a common trait associated with an entrepreneur who has high creativity and innovation and also possesses strong general management skills?
What is a common trait associated with an entrepreneur who has high creativity and innovation and also possesses strong general management skills?
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What distinguishes a promoter from other roles in terms of innovation?
What distinguishes a promoter from other roles in terms of innovation?
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What is an important ability of entrepreneurs when exploiting opportunities?
What is an important ability of entrepreneurs when exploiting opportunities?
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Which of the following statements best describes the general management skills of entrepreneurs?
Which of the following statements best describes the general management skills of entrepreneurs?
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Study Notes
Economics Overview
- Economics is the science of allocating scarce resources to fulfill unlimited wants, driving individuals and societies to make choices.
- The Greek word "OIKONOMIA" combines 'OIKOS' (household/property) and 'NOMOS' (to distribute), emphasizing resource management.
- Critical thinking in economics examines resource utilization and the impact of economic policies on daily life and national performance.
Economic Resources
- Land includes all natural resources, crucial for production; it is finite and location-specific, requiring careful management.
- Labor represents human effort involved in producing goods and services, affected by price fluctuations.
Law of Supply and Demand
- Law of Demand states that an increase in price leads to a decrease in demand, and a decrease in price leads to an increase in demand.
- Demand Curve is downward sloping, illustrating the inverse relationship between price and quantity demanded.
- Law of Supply suggests that an increase in price results in an increase in quantity supplied due to profit motivation.
- Supply Curve is upward sloping, showing that producers are willing to supply more at higher prices.
Market Structures
- Perfect Competition: Many sellers and buyers, homogenous products, firms are price takers with no market power.
- Monopolistic Competition: Many firms offer similar but not identical products, providing some pricing power.
- Imperfect Competition: Firms differentiate products and exercise market power, impacting pricing strategies.
- Monopoly: A single firm dominates the market, controlling prices and supply with no close substitutes.
- Duopoly: Two firms share market dominance, with both influencing prices and strategic decisions.
Market Dynamics
- Changes in supply can shift due to production costs or expected demand. If costs decrease, supply shifts outward; if they increase, supply shifts inward.
- Equilibrium occurs at the intersection of supply and demand, determining market prices and quantities.
Competitive Market Formation
- Arises when multiple buyers and sellers interact freely, fostering competition that enhances efficiency and fair pricing.
Entrepreneurial Skills
- Successful entrepreneurs possess strong general management skills and the ability to identify and exploit market opportunities.
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Four Quadrants of the Entrepreneurial Matrix:
- Inventor: High creativity, low management skills; capable of generating original ideas but struggles with execution.
- Entrepreneur: High creativity and management skills, effectively combining innovation with business execution.
- Promoter: Low creativity, high management skills; skilled at communication and persuasion for business support.
Economic Principles
- Profit Motive is the driving force behind business actions, pushing firms to identify opportunities and manage risks effectively.
- Strong general management skills and effective networking are necessary for building relationships and running a business successfully.
- Continuous investment in research and development is essential for maintaining competitiveness and adapting to market demands.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of economics, including scarcity, resource allocation, and the role of individuals in economic systems. This quiz will help you understand the intricacies of how societies make decisions regarding their resources. Challenge yourself and deepen your understanding of this essential social science.
