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What is international trade primarily based on?
What is international trade primarily based on?
What term describes sending goods to a foreign country?
What term describes sending goods to a foreign country?
Which of the following is an example of a good that Saudi Arabia exports to China?
Which of the following is an example of a good that Saudi Arabia exports to China?
What factor do producers consider when setting prices for their goods?
What factor do producers consider when setting prices for their goods?
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What happens to the price of a product when supply is low but demand is high?
What happens to the price of a product when supply is low but demand is high?
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Which of the following is NOT a reason why countries engage in international trade?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why countries engage in international trade?
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What are the three main classifications of resources in an economy?
What are the three main classifications of resources in an economy?
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When the supply of a product is high and demand is low, what typically happens to the product's price?
When the supply of a product is high and demand is low, what typically happens to the product's price?
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Which of the following is considered a natural resource?
Which of the following is considered a natural resource?
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What role do human resources play in an economy?
What role do human resources play in an economy?
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How can the price of cars indirectly be affected in the market?
How can the price of cars indirectly be affected in the market?
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Which of the following is not an example of capital resources?
Which of the following is not an example of capital resources?
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What happens when a country has limited resources?
What happens when a country has limited resources?
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Which of the following statements about human resources is true?
Which of the following statements about human resources is true?
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Why is it important for a company to have competent leaders?
Why is it important for a company to have competent leaders?
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What is the impact of unlimited consumer desire on a country with limited resources?
What is the impact of unlimited consumer desire on a country with limited resources?
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What is referred to as an entrepreneur?
What is referred to as an entrepreneur?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between fuel prices and car demand?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between fuel prices and car demand?
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What is a fundamental requirement when starting a new business?
What is a fundamental requirement when starting a new business?
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If you sell lemonade for 500 Riyals after spending 500 Riyals on materials, what is your financial outcome?
If you sell lemonade for 500 Riyals after spending 500 Riyals on materials, what is your financial outcome?
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Which of the following actions can help promote a new business effectively?
Which of the following actions can help promote a new business effectively?
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What is the ideal strategy for determining your product pricing?
What is the ideal strategy for determining your product pricing?
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Which component is NOT typically considered a startup cost for a lemonade stand?
Which component is NOT typically considered a startup cost for a lemonade stand?
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Which scenario represents a common outcome when starting a new product business?
Which scenario represents a common outcome when starting a new product business?
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Study Notes
Economy and Resources
- An economy is defined by careful management of resources.
- Resources are valuable items used to produce goods and services.
- A country's economic strength is tied to the production of goods and services.
- Resources are categorized into three groups: natural, human, and capital resources.
Natural Resources
- Natural resources are found in nature.
- Examples include coal, aluminum, gold, trees, air, water, soil, and wind.
- They provide raw materials for creating goods.
- Raw materials are basic substances used to make new products.
Human Resources
- Human resources are the people who work to produce goods and services.
- Skilled, professional, and competent employees are crucial for a successful company.
- A capable leader is vital to help employees perform their best and drive the company toward success.
Capital Resources
- Capital resources are money and items used to create goods and services.
- These items can include machines, tools, vehicles, and information.
- Examples include factories, machinery, and vehicles used in food production.
- Capital resources are essential for a country's economy and production.
- Access to these resources lets producers create new products and consumers obtain essential goods and services.
Scarcity and Trade
- A country's resources may be limited.
- Producers search for resources elsewhere if they run out locally, leading to international trade.
- International trade is the exchange of goods, services, and resources between countries.
- Countries may prefer trading over producing due to cost-effectiveness.
International Trade
- International trade involves exchanging goods, services, and resources.
- Countries may trade if one has a product or resource the other desires, or if it’s less costly to procure.
- Exporting is sending goods, services, and resources to another country.
- Importing is bringing in goods, services, and resources from another country.
- Trade between Saudi Arabia and China is presented as an example.
Deciding on a Price
- Producers set prices based on supply and demand.
- Supply refers to the amount of goods or services available.
- Demand refers to the consumer desire for a good or service.
- High demand and low supply create high prices.
- High supply and low demand create low prices.
- Market prices change based on supply and demand.
Starting a Business
- A business starts when an idea for a product or service is created and sold.
- Entrepreneurs are people who start and run businesses.
- Creating a business requires paying for resources to produce goods or services.
- The money earned over costs is the profit or gain.
- Start a business by identifying a product or service that meets a need or demand, and figuring out how to market and sell it.
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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of economy and the management of resources. It covers the three main categories of resources: natural, human, and capital. Understanding these elements is crucial for grasping the structure of a successful economy.
