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What is the origin of the word 'entrepreneur'?
What is the origin of the word 'entrepreneur'?
- Derived from the Greek word 'enterprisos'
- Derived from the Spanish verb 'emprender'
- Derived from the French verb 'enterprendre' (correct)
- Derived from the Latin word 'entrepreneurus'
What role do entrepreneurs play in the economy?
What role do entrepreneurs play in the economy?
- Generate unemployment
- Reduce individual savings
- Increase inflation rates
- Provide opportunities for unemployed individuals (correct)
What is one of the characteristics of entrepreneurs mentioned in the text?
What is one of the characteristics of entrepreneurs mentioned in the text?
- Innovators and willing to take risks (correct)
- Unconcerned about profit
- Reluctant to generate new ideas
- Risk-averse and resistant to change
Which statement best describes entrepreneurship according to the text?
Which statement best describes entrepreneurship according to the text?
What is one of the benefits of entrepreneurship mentioned in the text?
What is one of the benefits of entrepreneurship mentioned in the text?
Why are entrepreneurs encouraged by the economy according to the text?
Why are entrepreneurs encouraged by the economy according to the text?
According to the passage, what is the key difference between customers and consumers?
According to the passage, what is the key difference between customers and consumers?
Who is considered the 'father of the Theory of Entrepreneurship' according to the passage?
Who is considered the 'father of the Theory of Entrepreneurship' according to the passage?
What did Jean Baptiste Say add to Cantillon's definition of an entrepreneur?
What did Jean Baptiste Say add to Cantillon's definition of an entrepreneur?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of entrepreneurship mentioned in the passage?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of entrepreneurship mentioned in the passage?
According to the passage, where did the term 'entrepreneur' originate from?
According to the passage, where did the term 'entrepreneur' originate from?
What is the main purpose of the passage?
What is the main purpose of the passage?
What is the primary investment of an entrepreneur?
What is the primary investment of an entrepreneur?
Why are entrepreneurs considered significant risk-takers?
Why are entrepreneurs considered significant risk-takers?
What do entrepreneurs bring to the market?
What do entrepreneurs bring to the market?
Which of the following is NOT considered a factor used by an entrepreneur to turn an idea into a profitable product?
Which of the following is NOT considered a factor used by an entrepreneur to turn an idea into a profitable product?
What does the term "capital" refer to in the context of an entrepreneur's business?
What does the term "capital" refer to in the context of an entrepreneur's business?
What makes entrepreneurs innovators?
What makes entrepreneurs innovators?
According to Harvey Leibenstein, what is the dominant and necessary characteristic of entrepreneurs?
According to Harvey Leibenstein, what is the dominant and necessary characteristic of entrepreneurs?
In the 19th century, Joseph Schumpeter believed that entrepreneurs are primarily:
In the 19th century, Joseph Schumpeter believed that entrepreneurs are primarily:
According to David McClelland, what is the relationship between productivity and entrepreneurs?
According to David McClelland, what is the relationship between productivity and entrepreneurs?
What did Peter Drucker emphasize about entrepreneurs?
What did Peter Drucker emphasize about entrepreneurs?
Albert Shapiro argued that entrepreneurs take initiative to:
Albert Shapiro argued that entrepreneurs take initiative to:
How does entrepreneurship education benefit students according to the text?
How does entrepreneurship education benefit students according to the text?
Which of the following economists first formally recognized the necessity of entrepreneurship for production?
Which of the following economists first formally recognized the necessity of entrepreneurship for production?
What did John Stuart Mill claim about entrepreneurship?
What did John Stuart Mill claim about entrepreneurship?
What is the 'Invisible Hand Theory' proposed by Adam Smith?
What is the 'Invisible Hand Theory' proposed by Adam Smith?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four factors of production identified by Alfred Marshall?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four factors of production identified by Alfred Marshall?
What did Adam Smith and David Ricardo likely do with regards to entrepreneurship, according to the text?
What did Adam Smith and David Ricardo likely do with regards to entrepreneurship, according to the text?
What was the 'Law of Nature' referred to in the text?
What was the 'Law of Nature' referred to in the text?
Study Notes
- Entrepreneurs are vital for economic development as they provide products, services, and solutions to problems like unemployment.
- The word "entrepreneur" comes from the French verb "enterprendre," meaning to undertake risks in creating and scaling businesses.
- Entrepreneurs are innovators who take risks and generate unique and profitable ideas to address current challenges.
- The origins of entrepreneurship can be traced back to historical figures like Marco Polo, Richard Cantillon, and Jean Baptiste Say.
- Entrepreneurs play a crucial role in turning ideas into profitable products by utilizing resources like ideas, raw materials, capital, labor, and innovation.
- Various economists have different perspectives on entrepreneurship, viewing entrepreneurs as risk-takers, gap-fillers, innovators, energetic individuals, and opportunity maximizers.
- Entrepreneurship education equips students with essential life skills to adapt to an uncertain future and has been recognized as crucial for economic growth by economists like Adam Smith, David Ricardo, John Stuart Mill, and Alfred Marshall.
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Learn about the concept and origin of entrepreneurship along with its relevance in the economy. Understand how entrepreneurs contribute to economic development and address unemployment.
