Introduction to Economics: Chapter 1 Quiz
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What is the true meaning and purpose of economics?

  • Satisfying unlimited wants with limited resources (correct)
  • Ignoring the concept of scarcity
  • Encouraging overproduction of goods
  • Managing abundant resources efficiently
  • Which term describes a commodity or service being short in supply relative to its demand?

  • Naturally decreasing resources
  • Overpopulation
  • Scarcity (correct)
  • Unjust Distribution
  • What is Ceteris Paribus in economics?

  • Constantly fluctuating variables
  • All other things held constant or equal (correct)
  • All other things changing simultaneously
  • Variables changing randomly
  • Which type of economic analysis considers economic conditions 'as they should be'?

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

    According to Bautista (2010), what is economics primarily focused on?

    <p>Achieving maximum satisfaction of human wants with scarce resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of an entrepreneur in the economy?

    <p>Planning and managing economic resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which economic system are resources privately owned?

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

    What branch of economics studies the behavior of the whole economy?

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

    Which basic economic problem deals with 'how to produce'?

    <p>For whom to Produce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of a traditional economy?

    <p>It is a subsistence economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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