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What does the term 'economics' originally refer to?
What does the term 'economics' originally refer to?
- Household management (correct)
- Production of goods for trade
- Management of wealth in a society
- Distribution of resources among individuals
How did Adam Smith define economics?
How did Adam Smith define economics?
- As the science of wealth (correct)
- As the study of human welfare
- As the analysis of market structures
- As the management of scarce resources
Which of the following definitions of economics focuses on improving human well-being?
Which of the following definitions of economics focuses on improving human well-being?
- Wealth Definition
- Growth Definition
- Welfare Definition (correct)
- Scarcity Definition
What essential aspect of economics relates to the management of resources that are limited?
What essential aspect of economics relates to the management of resources that are limited?
What does the Growth Definition of economics imply?
What does the Growth Definition of economics imply?
What is one primary function of political theorists?
What is one primary function of political theorists?
Which aspect does political theory primarily focus on when studying political phenomena?
Which aspect does political theory primarily focus on when studying political phenomena?
How does political theory aid in understanding political events?
How does political theory aid in understanding political events?
What historical significance does the term 'theory' hold in the context of political theory?
What historical significance does the term 'theory' hold in the context of political theory?
What is an essential component of studying political theory?
What is an essential component of studying political theory?
Flashcards
Economics definition - Wealth
Economics definition - Wealth
Economics, from Adam Smith's perspective, is the study of creating and using resources to meet human needs.
Economics definition - Welfare
Economics definition - Welfare
Economics, according to Alfred Marshall, studies how people earn and use resources to improve their well-being.
Economics Definition-Scarcity
Economics Definition-Scarcity
Economics studies how to allocate limited resources to satisfy unlimited human wants.
Economics Definition-Growth
Economics Definition-Growth
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Origin of Economics
Origin of Economics
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Political Theory
Political Theory
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Theoria
Theoria
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Political Theorists' Role
Political Theorists' Role
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Importance of Political Theory
Importance of Political Theory
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Context of Political Theory
Context of Political Theory
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Study Notes
What is Economics?
- Economics is derived from two Greek words: 'Oikos' (household) and 'nomus' (management).
- Initially, economics focused on household management and the principles of managing limited income.
- Later, economics evolved to study the wealth of a country and the laws that govern it ('Arthashastra').
- Economics examines how a king manages the economy and collects/spends taxes to keep the people happy.
- The term "economics" was first used in 1890 by Dr. Marshall in his book "Principles of Economics".
Different Definitions of Economics
- Wealth definition: Adam Smith defined economics as the study of wealth, particularly focusing on the wealth of nations (1776). Wealth, in this context, refers to goods that satisfy human wants, not just money.
- Welfare definition: Alfred Marshall viewed economics as studying human activities related to wealth-getting and wealth-using. It focuses on human well-being, encompassing both material welfare and other aspects of human welfare.
- Scarcity definition: Economics is concerned with the allocation of scarce resources to satisfy unlimited human wants.
- Growth definition: Economics emphasizes the growth of a nation's economy, increasing the overall wealth and well-being of its citizens.
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