Introduction to Economics and Crises
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Introduction to Economics and Crises

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What does the Law of Demand describe?

  • The factors influencing production costs
  • The effects of income on consumer purchasing
  • The relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded (correct)
  • The relationship between the demand for a good and the quantity supplied
  • What is Market Equilibrium?

  • When consumer preferences shift dramatically
  • When the quantity supplied is greater than quantity demanded
  • When the supply and demand for a product are equal (correct)
  • When prices are permanently fixed
  • What does Diminishing Marginal Utility refer to?

  • Decreased satisfaction as the quantity consumed rises (correct)
  • The value of a good increasing with usage
  • Increased satisfaction from consuming more of a good
  • An increase in overall utility regardless of quantity
  • What is the primary focus of Monetary Economics?

    <p>Study of money, its functions, and regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of economics focuses on economic issues specific to Pakistan?

    <p>Issues in Pakistan Economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Opportunity Cost represent?

    <p>The value of the next best alternative foregone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of economics utilizes mathematical methods to study theories?

    <p>Mathematical Economics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Law of Supply explain?

    <p>The relationship between price and quantity supplied</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary cause of the Great Depression?

    <p>Stock market crash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which economic condition combined with high inflation was a result of the 1970s Oil Crisis?

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

    What was the main impact of the Asian Financial Crisis?

    <p>Severe currency devaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event caused a sharp devaluation of the ruble in Russia?

    <p>Excessive foreign debt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What economic issue did Argentina face during its crisis from 1998 to 2002?

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

    What was a significant outcome of the Dot-com Bubble?

    <p>Significant loss of wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the cause of the Global Financial Crisis of 2007-2008?

    <p>Excessive risk-taking by banks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary cause of the Sri Lankan Economic Crisis in 2022?

    <p>Foreign Debt default</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries were at the center of the European Debt Crisis?

    <p>Greece, Portugal, Ireland, Spain, and Italy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of scarcity in economics?

    <p>A situation in which human wants exceed available resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the term 'Invisible Hand' in economics?

    <p>The self-regulating nature of a free market driven by self-interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant impact of the COVID-19 economic crisis?

    <p>Global recession and mass unemployment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Microeconomics focuses primarily on which of the following?

    <p>Individual units like consumers and firms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of Pakistan’s Economic Crisis?

    <p>Rising cost of imports and currency devaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What underpins the study of economics as defined by Gregory Mankiw?

    <p>Managing scarce resources within society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of 'demand' in economics?

    <p>The willingness and ability of consumers to purchase goods or services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Economics

    • Economics is defined as fulfilling unlimited desires with limited resources.
    • It studies the nature and causes of wealth in nations.
    • Economics analyses how societies manage scarce resources.
    • Key figures include Adam Smith (1776) and Gregory Mankiw (2020).

    The Great Depression (1929-1939)

    • Cause: Stock market crash, bank failures, reduced consumer spending.
    • Impact: Worldwide economic downturn, high unemployment, deflation, widespread poverty, collapse of international trade.

    The 1970s Oil Crisis (1973-1974)

    • Cause: OPEC oil restrictions on Western countries.
    • Impact: Sharp rise in oil prices, stagflation (high inflation and unemployment), and economic recessions in multiple countries.

    The Asian Financial Crisis (1997-1998)

    • Cause: Over-speculation in financial markets, currency collapses, large levels of foreign debt.
    • Impact: Severe currency devaluation in Southeast Asia, collapse of financial markets, and recession in affected countries (Thailand, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia).

    The Russian Financial Crisis (1998)

    • Cause: Drop in oil prices, excessive foreign debt, inability to control inflation.
    • Impact: Russian government default, sharp ruble devaluation, collapse of the domestic banking system.

    The Argentine Economic Crisis (1998-2005)

    • Cause: Currency devaluation against the US dollar, government debt, economic mismanagement.
    • Impact: Hyperinflation, widespread poverty, debt default, and collapse of the banking system.

    The Dot-com Bubble (1999-2001)

    • Cause: Overvaluation of tech companies, speculative investments in internet startups.
    • Impact: Stock market crash, significant wealth loss, and bankruptcy of numerous dot-com companies.

    The Global Financial Crisis (2007-2008)

    • Cause: Subprime mortgage crisis, excessive risk-taking by banks, collapse of Lehman Brothers.
    • Impact: Global recession, massive job losses, government bailouts, collapse of housing markets, and tighter credit markets.

    The European Debt Crisis (2010-2012)

    • Cause: Excessive government debt in Eurozone countries (Greece, Portugal, Ireland, Spain, Italy), and mismanagement of fiscal policies.
    • Impact: Bailouts from the European Union and IMF, austerity measures, political instability, unemployment spikes, and weakening of the Euro.

    The Greek Debt Crisis (2009-2018)

    • Cause: High government spending, tax dodging, and large public debt.
    • Impact: Severe austerity measures, bailouts from the EU and IMF, public protests, and prolonged recession.

    The COVID-19 Economic Crisis (2020-2021)

    • Cause: Global pandemic, lockdowns, disruption of global supply chains, and decline in consumer demand.
    • Impact: Global recession, mass unemployment, business closures, economic stimulus packages, and rise in government debt.

    Sri Lankan Economic Crisis (2022)

    • Cause: Foreign exchange crisis, foreign debt default, inflation, and political instability.
    • Impact: Food shortages, power outages, fuel shortages, widespread protests, and mass migration.

    Pakistan's Economic Crisis (2023)

    • Cause: High public debt, foreign exchange crisis, inflation, and political turmoil.
    • Impact: Currency devaluation, inflation, rising import costs, and loss of purchasing power.

    Scarcity

    • Human wants for goods, services, and resources exceed what is available.
    • A reminder of the real-world limitations of resources.

    Economics and Human Behavior

    • Economics involves understanding human behavior, particularly when rational assumptions do not apply.
    • Learning from behavioral biases helps predict real-world situations, rational or not.

    Major Divisions of Economics

    • Microeconomics: Focuses on individual units (consumers, firms, industries).
    • Macroeconomics: Studies the economy as a whole, examining aggregate indicators (national income, unemployment, inflation).

    Most Powerful Force

    • Invisible Hand: How self-interested individuals can unintentionally benefit society, through price mechanisms.

    Demand and Wish:

    • Demand: The willingness and ability to purchase a good or service at a specific time and price. Requires: willingness, ability, specific price and good availability.

    Law of Demand

    • Relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded. A graph showing negative correlation - higher price, lower demand.

    Supply

    • Total amount of a good or service available at a specific price and time.

    Law of Supply

    • Relationship between price of a good or service and the amount available from producers. A graph showing a positive correlation - higher price, higher supply.

    Market Equilibrium

    • Supply and demand are equal, leading to a stable price.

    Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility

    • Diminishing satisfaction from consuming additional units of a good or service. A graphic showing downward curve.

    Opportunity Cost

    • Value of the next best alternative foregone when a choice is made.

    Major Branches of Economics

    • Development Economics
    • International Trade
    • Monetary Economics
    • Mathematical Economics
    • Financial Economics
    • Environmental Economics
    • Issues in Pakistan Economy
    • Institutional Economics
    • Public Economics
    • Statistical Method in Economics
    • Econometrics

    Development Economics

    • Studies the economic aspects of development; including poverty, inequality, market failure and hurdles in growth. Also, includes improving fiscal and social conditions.

    International Trade

    • Studying the exchange of goods and services between nations.

    Monetary Economics

    • Studies money, its role in society, and its functions.

    Mathematical Economics

    • Utilizing mathematical tools to analyze economic theories and problems.

    Financial Economics

    • Analyses the use and distribution of financial resources in markets.

    Environmental Economics

    • Studies the economic impact of environmental policies.

    Issues in Pakistan Economy

    • Analyzing economic problems and their impact in Pakistan.

    Institutional Economics

    • Examines the influence of institutions on economic actors' (people or businesses) behavior.

    Public Economics

    • Studies government policies from an efficiency and equity perspective.

    Statistical Economics

    • Studying economic data via data collection, processing, and numerical analysis.

    Econometrics

    • Analyzing the stochastic relationships between economic variables, using data and mathematical/statistical tools to test hypotheses, make predictions.

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