Economics: Scarcity, Opportunity Cost, and Economic Systems
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What is the fundamental concept behind why people can charge money for resources?

  • Socialism
  • Communism
  • Scarcity (correct)
  • Opportunity cost
  • In which economic system are the means of production often owned or controlled by the state or the community?

  • Socialism (correct)
  • Communism
  • Capitalism
  • Opportunity cost
  • Which economic system aims for a classless and stateless society with collective ownership of all means of production?

  • Capitalism
  • Communism (correct)
  • Opportunity cost
  • Scarcity
  • What is the driving force in capitalism, where individuals and businesses operate for profit?

    <p>Competition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which economic system does the market play a significant role in determining prices and allocating resources?

    <p>Capitalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept refers to the necessity for individuals to make choices about what goods and services to purchase due to limited resources?

    <p>Opportunity cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which economic system aims to achieve economic equality and reduce social inequalities through redistribution of wealth and social welfare programs?

    <p>Socialism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of capitalism?

    <p>Individual ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT mentioned as a requirement to start a tailoring or garment-making business?

    <p>Financial resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the economy of China characterized in comparison to the U.S. free enterprise system?

    <p>Elements of state control and planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does opportunity cost represent?

    <p>Value of foregone alternative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jenny's opportunity cost amount to when she chooses to purchase a computer instead of a new television?

    <p>A new computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of economic system emphasizes collective ownership and equality?

    <p>Communism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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