10 Questions
What is the definition of economics provided in the text?
The study of how society manages its scarce resources to fulfill unlimited needs
Which term refers to the resources used to produce goods consumed by people?
Physical capital
What is the study of how consumers and firms make decisions and interact in specific markets called?
Microeconomics
What is the tension described in the text?
Peoples' desires vs available resources
What does the text emphasize as important in managing scarce resources?
Making the right decisions
What does the term 'economy' etymologically refer to?
Management of a household
What is the primary challenge described in the text?
Satisfying unlimited needs with limited resources
What is the focus of microeconomics?
Consumer and firm decision-making in specific markets
What is the study of the effect on the aggregate economy of choices made by individuals, firms, and government called?
Macroeconomics
What is the main focus of economics as described in the text?
Managing scarce resources to fulfill unlimited needs
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