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What are the four factors of production?
What are the four factors of production?
The four factors of production are land, labour, capital, and enterprise.
What is the difference between needs and wants?
What is the difference between needs and wants?
Needs are basic survival requirements, while wants are desires.
What is the definition of scarcity?
What is the definition of scarcity?
Scarcity refers to a limited or finite quantity of resources.
What is the concept of opportunity cost?
What is the concept of opportunity cost?
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How do consumer goods and services relate to needs and wants?
How do consumer goods and services relate to needs and wants?
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Scarcity is the idea that resources may be ______ or scarce
Scarcity is the idea that resources may be ______ or scarce
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The four factors of production are Land, Labour, ______, and Enterprise
The four factors of production are Land, Labour, ______, and Enterprise
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Consumer goods and services directly satisfy our needs and ______
Consumer goods and services directly satisfy our needs and ______
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Capital goods are used to make consumer goods and ______
Capital goods are used to make consumer goods and ______
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The opportunity cost is the benefits forgone of the next best ______
The opportunity cost is the benefits forgone of the next best ______
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Study Notes
Factors of Production
- The four factors of production are:
- Land - natural resources
- Labour - human resources
- Capital - man-made resources
- Enterprise - the ability to combine the other factors of production
Needs and Wants
- Needs are things we require for survival and are essential. Example: food, water, shelter
- Wants are things we desire but are non-essential
- Consumer goods and services provide for both our needs and wants
Scarcity
- Scarcity is the idea that resources may be limited or scarce
- Scarcity forces us to make choices, as we cannot have everything we desire
Opportunity Cost
- The opportunity cost is the benefits forgone of the next best alternative
- This means that when we make a choice, we are giving up the opportunity to do something else.
Consumer Goods and Services
- Consumer goods and services directly satisfy our needs and wants
- Examples: food, clothing, healthcare, entertainment
Capital Goods
- Capital goods are used to make consumer goods and services
- Examples: factories, machinery, tools
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Test your knowledge on the concept of scarcity and the four factors of production with this quiz. Learn about limited resources and their impact on economic success.
