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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 of the following best describes scarcity?
Which of the following best describes scarcity?
Which economic system relies heavily on government decisions regarding production and distribution?
Which economic system relies heavily on government decisions regarding production and distribution?
What is opportunity cost?
What is opportunity cost?
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What role do regulatory agencies play in the economy?
What role do regulatory agencies play in the economy?
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What defines a public good?
What defines a public good?
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What is a mixed economy?
What is a mixed economy?
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What is meant by market failure?
What is meant by market failure?
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What is the primary goal of a free market economy?
What is the primary goal of a free market economy?
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Which of the following best describes 'consumer sovereignty'?
Which of the following best describes 'consumer sovereignty'?
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What are the essential resources known as the factors of production?
What are the essential resources known as the factors of production?
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In a mixed market, consumer safety is ensured through which of the following?
In a mixed market, consumer safety is ensured through which of the following?
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What is a characteristic of specialization?
What is a characteristic of specialization?
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Which of the following market systems allows for both government regulation and private enterprise?
Which of the following market systems allows for both government regulation and private enterprise?
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What efficiency concept can be observed on a PPF diagram?
What efficiency concept can be observed on a PPF diagram?
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What is the role of government in a Centrally Planned Economy?
What is the role of government in a Centrally Planned Economy?
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Study Notes
Economics
- The study of how individuals, businesses, and governments allocate scarce resources
Scarcity
- The state where resources are insufficient to meet demand
Need
- A requirement for survival or well-being
Want
- A desire for something, tangible or intangible
Margin/ “On Margin”
- The practice of borrowing funds to purchase securities, allowing for an investor to buy more than their capital allows
Competition
- The effort of two or more parties to acquire a resource or customer
Free Market Economy
- Production and pricing of goods determined by unrestricted competition
Centrally Planned Economy
- Government controls all decisions related to production and distribution
Traditional Economy
- Customs and traditions dictate production and distribution
Mixed Economy
- Combines elements of capitalism and socialism
Regulatory Agencies
- Government authorities enforcing rules for safety and fairness
Redistribution Programs
- Government initiatives that transfer income and wealth from affluent groups to those in need
Market Failure
- Allocation of goods and services is inefficient
Public Good
- Commodity or service available to everyone without diminishing its availability
Externality
- Cost or benefit of an economic activity experienced by an unrelated third party
Opportunity Cost
- Value of the next best alternative forgone when making a decision
Consumer Sovereignty
- Principle that consumers dictate goods and services produced through demand
Specialization
- Process of becoming highly skilled in a specific area
Factors of Production
- Essential resources used to create goods and services:
- Land
- Labor
- Capital
- Entrepreneurship
Types of Market Systems
- Traditional
- Command
- Market
- Mixed
Goals of a Free Market Economy
- Efficient allocation of resources through supply and demand
- Fostering innovation and competition
- Maximizing consumer choice
- Promoting economic growth
Expectations of a Consumer
- High-quality products and services
- Efficient support
- Personalized experiences
Advantages of a Free Market Economy
- User-friendly, simplifying spatial data workflows
- Significant reduction in manual effort
- Minimized operator errors
Disadvantages of a Free Market Economy
- Slower performance than database-specific tools because it extracts and processes data locally
Consumer Safety in a Mixed Market
- Government regulations
- Industry standards
- Consumer advocacy groups
Role of Government in Market Systems
- Mixed Economy: Regulates and intervenes to promote social welfare and correct market failures, while also allowing for private enterprise
- Centrally Planned Economy: Controls all economic decisions, determining production and distribution
- Free Market System: Minimal role, primarily ensuring property rights and enforcing contracts
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Description
Test your knowledge on basic concepts in economics such as scarcity, needs versus wants, and various economic systems. This quiz covers fundamental principles that are essential for understanding how resources are allocated in different types of economies.
