Overview of Economics: History, Branches, and Key Concepts
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মাইক্রোঅর মিক্রোইকোনমিক্স বিষয়টি কী উপর ভিত্তি করে?

  • বাজারের সাধারণ দর
  • নির্মাতা সৃষ্টি
  • মন্দিরা শিল্প
  • একক অর্থনীতি (correct)
  • মাইক্রোঅর মিক্রোইকোনমিক্সে নির্বাচন এর উপর গবেষনা হয়।

  • আর্থিক অনিষ্ট
  • নির্বাচন (correct)
  • উৎপাদন
  • মার্কেটের সাধারণ দর
  • মাইক্রোঅর মিক্রোইকোনমিক্সে নির্বাচন এর উপর গবেষনা হয়।

  • নির্বাচন (correct)
  • উৎপাদন
  • আর্থিক অনিষ্ট
  • মার্কেটের সাধারণ দর
  • অর্থনীতি শিক্ষা প্রতিষ্ঠান কিভাবে সম্পর্কিত সংস্থা, ব্যবসা, সরকারের স্বল্পস্তরীয় সম্পদ উৎপাদন করে?

    <p>গুরুত্বপূর্ণ নিয়োজনা</p> Signup and view all the answers

    18 শতাব্দীর শেষে, মোডার্ন অর্থনীতি কিভাবে উৎপন্ন হয়?

    <p>Adam Smith-র 'The Wealth of Nations' book-ের মাধ্যমে</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Adam Smith-র 'The Wealth of Nations' book-ের কোন ধারাটির ভিত্তি হিসাবে classical economics-র ভিত্তি রোখা?

    <p>'Invisible hand' and 'free markets' concept</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Adam Smith-র 'The Wealth of Nations' book-ে 'invisible hand' concept-ের মাধ্যমে classical economics-র foundation-টি ________.

    <p>Ancient Greece-er economic theories-er sathei bishesh sambandh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    সরবরাহ কার্ডের দিকের জন্য সরবরাহ এর পরিভাষা হল -

    <p>এমন পরিমাণ যা উত্পাদক বিক্রি করার জন্য ইচ্ছুক এবং সক্ষম</p> Signup and view all the answers

    নীচের মধ্যে কোনটি GDP-এর উদাহরণ?

    <p>5,000 টি গাড়ির বিক্রি</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Inflation-এর পরিভাষা হল -

    <p>সাধারনের জন্য পণ্য এবং সেবায়ের মূল্যের উন্নয়নের হার</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Demand-er definition ki?

    <p>Consumer are willing to buy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction

    Economics is the study of how individuals, businesses, and governments allocate scarce resources to satisfy unlimited wants. It is an interdisciplinary field that draws on methods from mathematics, statistics, and psychology to analyze economic phenomena. This article will provide an overview of the field of economics, including its history, branches, and key concepts.

    History of Economics

    The study of economics has its roots in ancient civilizations, with the earliest recorded economic theories dating back to ancient Greece. However, the modern field of economics emerged in the 18th century with the works of Adam Smith and his landmark book "The Wealth of Nations." Smith's ideas, which included the concept of the "invisible hand" and the benefits of free markets, laid the foundation for classical economics.

    Over time, the field of economics has evolved to include a variety of subfields and approaches, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, behavioral economics, and development economics.

    Branches of Economics

    Microeconomics

    Microeconomics is the study of individual economic agents, such as households and firms, and how they make decisions in the face of scarcity. It examines topics such as consumer behavior, production, and market equilibrium.

    Macroeconomics

    Macroeconomics, on the other hand, focuses on the economy as a whole, including topics such as economic growth, inflation, and unemployment. It uses aggregate data to study the overall performance of the economy and the effects of government policies on economic outcomes.

    Behavioral Economics

    Behavioral economics is a relatively new field of economics that focuses on how individuals make economic decisions. It draws on insights from psychology and other disciplines to understand how factors such as emotions, social norms, and cognitive biases influence economic decision-making.

    Development Economics

    Development economics is the study of economic growth and development, with a focus on low-income countries. It examines the factors that contribute to economic growth, such as investment, education, and infrastructure, and the challenges faced by developing countries in achieving sustainable economic growth.

    Key Concepts in Economics

    Scarcity

    Scarcity is a fundamental concept in economics that refers to the fact that there are always more wants than resources available to satisfy them. This leads to trade-offs and decisions about how to allocate resources.

    Supply and Demand

    Supply and demand are two key concepts in microeconomics that help determine the price and quantity of goods and services in a market. Supply refers to the amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to sell, while demand refers to the amount that consumers are willing to buy.

    Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

    GDP is a measure of the total value of goods and services produced in an economy over a given period of time. It is a key indicator of economic performance and is used to measure economic growth.

    Inflation

    Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising. It is measured by the consumer price index (CPI) and is an important topic in macroeconomics.

    Unemployment

    Unemployment is the percentage of the labor force that is not currently employed. It is an important economic indicator and is a key topic in macroeconomics.

    Conclusion

    Economics is a complex and diverse field that studies how individuals, businesses, and governments allocate scarce resources to satisfy unlimited wants. It has a rich history and a variety of subfields and approaches, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, behavioral economics, and development economics. Its key concepts, such as scarcity, supply and demand, GDP, inflation, and unemployment, provide a framework for understanding economic phenomena.

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