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What does the term 'laissez faire' refer to in economics?
What does the term 'laissez faire' refer to in economics?
- A system of government regulation of industry
- The process of accumulating capital for production
- A method of maximizing profits for businesses
- The concept of free enterprise and minimal government intervention (correct)
Which of the following is NOT considered a factor of production?
Which of the following is NOT considered a factor of production?
- Technology (correct)
- Land
- Capital
- Labor
What is the primary concern of the 'What?' question in economics?
What is the primary concern of the 'What?' question in economics?
- Determining the most efficient production methods
- Identifying the specific goods and services to be produced (correct)
- Understanding the role of entrepreneurs in economic growth
- Ensuring a fair distribution of goods and services
Which of the following is an example of a 'service' as defined in the context provided?
Which of the following is an example of a 'service' as defined in the context provided?
What is the economic reward for the factor of production 'land'?
What is the economic reward for the factor of production 'land'?
What is the significance of Adam Smith's contribution to the field of economics?
What is the significance of Adam Smith's contribution to the field of economics?
What primary concern is addressed by the 'How?' question in economics?
What primary concern is addressed by the 'How?' question in economics?
Which of the following factors of production is MOST LIKELY to be affected by a change in technology?
Which of the following factors of production is MOST LIKELY to be affected by a change in technology?
What principle states that every choice has a cost, represented by the best alternative forgone?
What principle states that every choice has a cost, represented by the best alternative forgone?
Which of the following is NOT a core concern of economics?
Which of the following is NOT a core concern of economics?
What is the term for the situation where an increase in an activity leads to a higher benefit?
What is the term for the situation where an increase in an activity leads to a higher benefit?
How does the concept of "ceteris paribus" apply in economic analysis?
How does the concept of "ceteris paribus" apply in economic analysis?
What is meant by the statement "There is no such thing as a free lunch" in economics?
What is meant by the statement "There is no such thing as a free lunch" in economics?
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental concept related to the distribution of goods and services?
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental concept related to the distribution of goods and services?
How is the concept of "self-interest" defined in economics?
How is the concept of "self-interest" defined in economics?
What is the economic concept that analyzes the benefits and costs of making small adjustments to an activity?
What is the economic concept that analyzes the benefits and costs of making small adjustments to an activity?
Which of the following is NOT a strand in the development of economics as defined in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a strand in the development of economics as defined in the text?
How does economics relate to other social sciences?
How does economics relate to other social sciences?
Which of the following is a key difference between self-interest and social interest?
Which of the following is a key difference between self-interest and social interest?
What is the primary role of inputs in the production process?
What is the primary role of inputs in the production process?
What is the relationship between consumption and production in economics?
What is the relationship between consumption and production in economics?
How does public finance relate to economic activity?
How does public finance relate to economic activity?
Why is economics considered a social science?
Why is economics considered a social science?
Flashcards
Economics
Economics
The study of allocating scarce resources to satisfy needs and wants.
Adam Smith
Adam Smith
The father of economics who introduced laissez faire and entrepreneurship.
Two Economic Questions
Two Economic Questions
What determines production decisions and their social impact?
Goods and Services
Goods and Services
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Factors of Production
Factors of Production
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Land
Land
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Labor
Labor
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Capital
Capital
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Market Segmentation
Market Segmentation
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Self-Interest
Self-Interest
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Social Interest
Social Interest
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Opportunity Cost
Opportunity Cost
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Choosing at the Margin
Choosing at the Margin
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Marginal Benefit
Marginal Benefit
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Marginal Cost
Marginal Cost
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Ceteris Paribus
Ceteris Paribus
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Economics as Wealth
Economics as Wealth
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Economics as Decision Making
Economics as Decision Making
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Economics as Allocation
Economics as Allocation
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Production
Production
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Distribution
Distribution
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Consumption
Consumption
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Public Finance
Public Finance
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Study Notes
Introduction to Economics
- Economics studies the allocation of scarce resources to satisfy human needs and wants.
- It involves choosing among alternative uses of resources.
Adam Smith & Economics
- Adam Smith, considered the father of economics, emphasized "laissez-faire" (free markets) and the role of entrepreneurs.
Core Economic Questions
- How do choices determine production? What, how, and for whom are goods and services produced?
- When do self-interested choices benefit society? How do individual choices impact overall welfare?
What, How, and For Whom?
What (Allocation)?
- Production constantly evolves with new technologies and increased productivity.
How (Production)?
- Goods and services are produced using factors of production:
- Land (natural resources)
- Labor (human effort)
- Capital (tools, machinery)
- Entrepreneurship (organization)
For Whom (Distribution)?
- Distribution depends on income earned from selling factors of production.
Self-Interest & Social Interest
- Self-interest: choosing the best option for oneself.
- Choice rule: comparing benefits and costs to maximize net benefit.
- Social interest: choices benefit society as a whole (efficient resource use and fair distribution).
Opportunity Cost
- Every choice has a cost (the value of the next best alternative).
Choosing at the Margin
- Decisions involve small adjustments; comparing marginal benefits and costs.
- Marginal benefit: benefit from a little more of an activity.
- Marginal cost: cost of a little more of an activity.
Ceteris Paribus
- "Holding other things constant" when analyzing economic variables.
Economics as a Social Science
- Economics has three strands:
- Wealth-based definition.
- Decision-making-based definition.
- Allocation-based definition.
Concerns of Economics
- Production: using inputs to create outputs.
- Distribution: allocating products among society.
- Consumption: the ultimate goal of economic activity.
- Public Finance: government spending and revenue.
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