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Which field of economics focuses on the study of the economy as a whole?
Which field of economics focuses on the study of the economy as a whole?
- Behavioral Economics
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics (correct)
- Development Economics
Microeconomics primarily deals with national income and output.
Microeconomics primarily deals with national income and output.
False (B)
What is the main focus of microeconomics?
What is the main focus of microeconomics?
individual markets
A continuous increase in prices is also known as ______.
A continuous increase in prices is also known as ______.
Which of the following variables is primarily analyzed in microeconomics?
Which of the following variables is primarily analyzed in microeconomics?
Macroeconomics is concerned with the determination of price, while microeconomics is concerned with the determination of income of the economy as a whole.
Macroeconomics is concerned with the determination of price, while microeconomics is concerned with the determination of income of the economy as a whole.
Which concept is primarily encompassed within macroeconomics?
Which concept is primarily encompassed within macroeconomics?
What is the scale of study that fundamentally differentiates microeconomics and macroeconomics?
What is the scale of study that fundamentally differentiates microeconomics and macroeconomics?
The study of market decisions made by sellers or firms, consumer behavior, and determination of market prices all fall under ______.
The study of market decisions made by sellers or firms, consumer behavior, and determination of market prices all fall under ______.
Microeconomics and macroeconomics are completely independent and do not influence each other.
Microeconomics and macroeconomics are completely independent and do not influence each other.
Which of the following issues is most likely to be addressed by microeconomics?
Which of the following issues is most likely to be addressed by microeconomics?
Which of the following is a key focus of macroeconomics?
Which of the following is a key focus of macroeconomics?
Match the following concepts with the appropriate branch of Economics:
Match the following concepts with the appropriate branch of Economics:
Government borrowing is primarily a concern within microeconomics.
Government borrowing is primarily a concern within microeconomics.
According to the content, what is one way macroeconomics can be attained?
According to the content, what is one way macroeconomics can be attained?
Studying individual labour markets falls under ______.
Studying individual labour markets falls under ______.
Which of the following exemplifies a topic within microeconomics?
Which of the following exemplifies a topic within microeconomics?
Which of the following examples would be studied under macroeconomics?
Which of the following examples would be studied under macroeconomics?
Analyzing the aggregate demand falls under Microeconomics.
Analyzing the aggregate demand falls under Microeconomics.
What is the focus of microeconomics in its relationship between price and determination?
What is the focus of microeconomics in its relationship between price and determination?
Flashcards
Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics
The study of the economy as a whole, focusing on national income, inflation, unemployment, and economic growth.
Microeconomics
Microeconomics
The study of individual economic units, such as consumers, firms, and markets, focusing on supply, demand, and price determination.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
The total value of goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period.
Inflation
Inflation
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Aggregate Demand (AD)
Aggregate Demand (AD)
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Fiscal Policy
Fiscal Policy
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Monetary Policy
Monetary Policy
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Unemployment
Unemployment
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Consumer Behavior
Consumer Behavior
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Externality
Externality
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Study Notes
- The course aims to provide students with the knowledge to analyze the market system, means of production, consumption, exchange, determinants of supply and demand, theories of consumer behavior, basic economic theories, and economic history.
- Pre-service teachers should be able to demonstrate an understanding of consumer behavior theories, basic economic theories, and economic history by the end of the course.
- Course participants will also demonstrate knowledge of the market system and the means of production.
- The course also requires ability to apply creative and critical thinking through surveys of small businesses and entrepreneurs highlighting challenges encountered.
- This section focuses on differentiating between microeconomics and macroeconomics.
- Economics is divided into two main areas: microeconomics and macroeconomics.
Macroeconomics
- The study of the economy's behavior as a whole, including a country's economic activities.
- Focuses on the behavior of the general price level.
- Aims to explain production levels and their fluctuations
Key Concepts in Macroeconomics
- National income and outputs are measured by the Gross National Product (GNP).
- Inflation is a continuous increase in prices.
- Macroeconomics also deals with employment, business cycles, and foreign trade.
Microeconomics
- The study of the small units that make up the economy.
- Looks into market decisions by sellers or firms, consumer behavior, and the determination of market prices and output.
- Involves the analysis of variables like price, demand, and supply for specific products.
Micro vs Macro
- The core difference between micro and macroeconomics lies in the scale of study.
- Microeconomics emphasizes the determination of price.
- Whereas macroeconomics is concerned with determining an economy's income as a whole overall.
Final thoughts on microeconomics and Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics and macroeconomics are complementary, both aiming to maximize overall economic welfare.
- Microeconomics aims to achieve this through optimal allocation of scarce resources.
- Macroeconomics seeks to maximize economic welfare through the effective utilization of economic resources.
Microeconomics Involves:
- Supply and demand in individual markets.
- Individual consumer behavior, consumer choice theory.
- Individual labor markets, including demand for labor and wage determination.
- Externalities arising from production and consumption.
Macroeconomics Involves:
- Monetary and fiscal policy effects on the overall economy.
- Reasons for inflation and unemployment.
- Economic growth.
- International trade and globalization.
- Reasons for differences in living standards and economic growth between countries.
- Government borrowing in relation to micro and macro perspectives.
Impact Scenarios
- Microeconomics examines how changes in demand, such as for cars, lead to changes in price and quantity.
- Microeconomic analysis shows that increased demand typically results in both higher prices and higher quantities sold.
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