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In economics, what is a resource?
In economics, what is a resource?
- An intangible concept related to economics
- Anything that can be used to produce goods and services (correct)
- A service that is valuable to society
- A tangible item that can be bought and sold
Why does economics usually deal with problems from the point of view of a society rather than an individual?
Why does economics usually deal with problems from the point of view of a society rather than an individual?
- Because individuals are not affected by economic issues
- Because societies have more resources than individuals
- Because individual problems are not relevant to economic theory
- Because societal problems are more complex and have a broader impact (correct)
What does the economic problem of scarcity entail?
What does the economic problem of scarcity entail?
- Excessive production leading to resource depletion
- Sufficient resources for all wants and needs
- Balanced allocation of resources to meet all wants
- Unlimited wants against limited resources (correct)
How are wants related to scarcity in economics?
How are wants related to scarcity in economics?
Why do basic wants such as food, water, and clothing take priority over other wants?
Why do basic wants such as food, water, and clothing take priority over other wants?
Which factor of production includes minerals, soil, and fish?
Which factor of production includes minerals, soil, and fish?
What determines the quality of labor in the production process?
What determines the quality of labor in the production process?
Which factor of production includes machinery, computers, and office furniture?
Which factor of production includes machinery, computers, and office furniture?
Who undertakes the task of organizing the other factors of production effectively and is willing to take a risk?
Who undertakes the task of organizing the other factors of production effectively and is willing to take a risk?
Why is scarcity considered a relative concept?
Why is scarcity considered a relative concept?
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Study Notes
Economics Basics
- In economics, a resource is a factor that is used to produce goods and services.
Economic Perspective
- Economics usually deals with problems from the point of view of a society rather than an individual because it studies how to allocate resources to meet the needs of a group of people.
Scarcity
- The economic problem of scarcity entails that the needs and wants of individuals are unlimited, but the resources available to satisfy them are limited.
- Scarcity means that the basic needs of individuals cannot be met fully, leading to a situation where choices have to be made about how to allocate resources.
Wants and Scarcity
- Wants are related to scarcity in economics because they are unlimited and competitive, which means that they cannot be satisfied simultaneously due to the limited availability of resources.
- The unlimited nature of wants leads to competition for resources, which in turn leads to scarcity.
Priority of Wants
- Basic wants such as food, water, and clothing take priority over other wants because they are essential for survival and are considered more important than other wants.
Factors of Production
- Natural resources, such as minerals, soil, and fish, are a factor of production.
- Human resources, including labor, determine the quality of labor in the production process.
- Capital resources, including machinery, computers, and office furniture, are another factor of production.
- Entrepreneurship, which involves undertaking the task of organizing the other factors of production effectively and being willing to take a risk, is also a factor of production.
Scarcity as a Relative Concept
- Scarcity is considered a relative concept because it depends on the availability of resources and the wants of individuals in a particular society.
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