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What must be included on every digital page when redistributing this textbook?
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Which of the following is NOT subject to the Creative Commons license?
Which of the following is NOT subject to the Creative Commons license?
- The OpenStax name and logo
- The OpenStax book covers
- The bibliographic reference (correct)
- The textbook content
How should the textbook be cited if used as a bibliographic reference?
How should the textbook be cited if used as a bibliographic reference?
- With the title and the date published
- With a direct link to the OpenStax website (correct)
- By citing the authors and publisher only
- By including the ISBN and author names
What must be done when redistributing part of the textbook in digital format?
What must be done when redistributing part of the textbook in digital format?
For any print redistribution of the textbook, what is required on every physical page?
For any print redistribution of the textbook, what is required on every physical page?
What is the correct manner of providing attribution for this textbook when redistributing it?
What is the correct manner of providing attribution for this textbook when redistributing it?
What should be done if parts of the textbook are used in a different publication?
What should be done if parts of the textbook are used in a different publication?
Which license governs the redistribution of the content in this textbook?
Which license governs the redistribution of the content in this textbook?
What is the primary goal of the 'Self-Checks' included in Principles of Economics 3e?
What is the primary goal of the 'Self-Checks' included in Principles of Economics 3e?
Which feature in Principles of Economics 3e connects chapter concepts to real-world applications?
Which feature in Principles of Economics 3e connects chapter concepts to real-world applications?
How do 'Critical Thinking Questions' differ from 'Review Questions' in Principles of Economics 3e?
How do 'Critical Thinking Questions' differ from 'Review Questions' in Principles of Economics 3e?
What type of questions do 'Self-Check' assessments primarily consist of?
What type of questions do 'Self-Check' assessments primarily consist of?
What purpose do 'Clear It Up' features serve in the content?
What purpose do 'Clear It Up' features serve in the content?
What characteristic distinguishes the 'Work It Out' examples in the text?
What characteristic distinguishes the 'Work It Out' examples in the text?
Which type of questions in Principles of Economics 3e is specifically designed to promote higher-level thinking?
Which type of questions in Principles of Economics 3e is specifically designed to promote higher-level thinking?
What is the intended format of 'Review Questions' in Principles of Economics 3e?
What is the intended format of 'Review Questions' in Principles of Economics 3e?
What is one advantage of specialization for workers?
What is one advantage of specialization for workers?
How does geography influence specialization in production?
How does geography influence specialization in production?
Why might a business focusing on its core competency be more successful?
Why might a business focusing on its core competency be more successful?
What is the effect of economies of scale on production costs?
What is the effect of economies of scale on production costs?
In what way does specialization contribute to the problem of scarcity?
In what way does specialization contribute to the problem of scarcity?
What is a potential outcome of workers specializing in their tasks?
What is a potential outcome of workers specializing in their tasks?
What is one key requirement for specialization to be effective?
What is one key requirement for specialization to be effective?
Which of the following jobs exemplifies specialization in labor?
Which of the following jobs exemplifies specialization in labor?
What does the outer circle of the circular flow diagram represent?
What does the outer circle of the circular flow diagram represent?
In the circular flow model, what do households receive in return for selling their labor to firms?
In the circular flow model, what do households receive in return for selling their labor to firms?
Why do economists use diagrams and graphs to express theories?
Why do economists use diagrams and graphs to express theories?
What is typically the first step for economists when faced with an economic issue?
What is typically the first step for economists when faced with an economic issue?
What are the primary types of economies discussed in this overview?
What are the primary types of economies discussed in this overview?
Which of the following is an implication of globalization mentioned in the learning objectives?
Which of the following is an implication of globalization mentioned in the learning objectives?
What is the purpose of simplifying the circular flow diagram?
What is the purpose of simplifying the circular flow diagram?
How do economists typically handle economic problems?
How do economists typically handle economic problems?
What is the primary purpose of economics?
What is the primary purpose of economics?
Which concept is used to demonstrate the combination of goods and services that an economy can produce given its resources?
Which concept is used to demonstrate the combination of goods and services that an economy can produce given its resources?
What do price ceilings typically result in when set below the equilibrium price?
What do price ceilings typically result in when set below the equilibrium price?
What best defines 'elasticity' in an economic context?
What best defines 'elasticity' in an economic context?
How does the concept of budget constraint explain consumer choices?
How does the concept of budget constraint explain consumer choices?
What characterizes perfectly competitive markets?
What characterizes perfectly competitive markets?
Which of the following best describes a monopoly?
Which of the following best describes a monopoly?
What are negative externalities?
What are negative externalities?
What is the role of antitrust policy?
What is the role of antitrust policy?
Which of the following factors is NOT typically included in the calculation of economic profit?
Which of the following factors is NOT typically included in the calculation of economic profit?
In which market structure do firms have some control over prices due to product differentiation?
In which market structure do firms have some control over prices due to product differentiation?
What is the primary method used in command-and-control regulation for environmental protection?
What is the primary method used in command-and-control regulation for environmental protection?
How does behavioral economics differ from traditional economic approaches?
How does behavioral economics differ from traditional economic approaches?
Study Notes
Senior Contributing Authors
- David Shapiro, Pennsylvania State University
- Daniel MacDonald, California State University, San Bernardino
- Steven A. Greenlaw, University of Mary Washington
OpenStax Overview
- OpenStax is a non-profit educational initiative affiliated with Rice University.
- Offers free, flexible educational materials, supporting open educational resources.
- Textbooks produced under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
Key Features of the Textbook
- Bring It Home: Case studies relating chapter topics to real-world applications, promoting engagement.
- Work It Out: Step-by-step examples for analytical or computational problems, aiding problem-solving skills.
- Clear It Up: Explanatory sections within chapters addressing specific questions, enhancing understanding.
Pedagogical Approach
- Incorporates various question types:
- Self-Checks: Analytical self-assessment questions to assess understanding of concepts.
- Review Questions: Recall-based open-response questions to reinforce chapter content.
- Critical Thinking Questions: Higher-level questions encouraging application of learned concepts in different contexts.
Economics Foundations
- Introduction to economic concepts differentiating between microeconomics and macroeconomics.
- Emphasizes the importance of choice in resource allocation due to scarcity.
- Discusses the significance of specialization and its impact on productivity and efficiency in the economy.
Economic Systems Overview
- Contrasts between traditional, command, and market economies.
- Introduces Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as a measure of economic performance.
- Highlights the effects and significance of globalization in contemporary economic contexts.
Understanding Economics
- Economists utilize a toolkit of theories and models to address economic issues.
- Theoretical illustrations often involve diagrams and graphs to interpret economic behavior and relationships.
- Focus on supply and demand as foundational concepts alongside other relevant economic theories.
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