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Microeconomics Principles

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What is the fundamental idea behind the concept of marginal thinking?

Considering the total cost of a decision

Making choices based on emotional responses

Weighing the additional benefits and costs of a change (correct)

Always choosing the option with the lowest upfront cost

Which of the following best describes the principle of opportunity cost?

The notion that people face trade-offs in life

The idea that people respond to incentives

The cost of something is what you give up to get it (correct)

The concept that people think at the margin

What is the underlying assumption behind the principle that people respond to incentives?

People are driven by emotions rather than rational thought

People make decisions based on impulse rather than careful consideration

People are inherently selfish and only care about their own interests

People are motivated by the desire to maximize their well-being (correct)

Which principle of economics suggests that individuals must give up one thing to get another?

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What is the key characteristic of rational decision-making in economics?

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Principles of Economics

The principle of economics that suggests rational people think at the margin is C Rational people think at the margin.
This means that rational people make decisions based on the additional benefits and costs of an action, rather than the total costs and benefits.
A People face trade-offs is a principle that suggests that every decision involves giving up something else that is valued.
B The cost of something is what you give up to get it is a principle that defines the concept of opportunity cost.
D People respond to incentives is a principle that states that people alter their behavior in response to changes in the incentives they face.

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This quiz tests your understanding of the fundamental principles of microeconomics, including rational decision-making and the concept of marginal thinking. It's essential to grasp these concepts to make informed decisions in economics.