The Economics of Adam Smith
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Which term refers to the study of how humans make decisions in the face of scarcity?

  • Economics (correct)
  • Division of labor
  • Economies of scale
  • Specialization
  • What does scarcity mean in the context of economics?

  • The availability of goods, services, and resources is equal to human wants
  • The availability of goods, services, and resources falls short of human wants (correct)
  • The availability of goods, services, and resources meets human wants
  • The availability of goods, services, and resources exceeds human wants
  • Who introduced the idea of dividing labor into discrete tasks?

  • Adam Smith (correct)
  • John Maynard Keynes
  • Karl Marx
  • Milton Friedman
  • What is specialization in the context of economics?

    <p>When workers or firms focus on particular tasks within the overall production process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of economies of scale?

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    Study Notes

    Economics Fundamentals

    • Economics: the study of how humans make decisions in the face of scarcity

    Scarcity

    • Scarcity: a situation in which the needs and wants of individuals are unlimited, but the resources available to satisfy those needs and wants are limited

    Division of Labor

    • Adam Smith: introduced the idea of dividing labor into discrete tasks to increase efficiency and productivity

    Specialization

    • Specialization: a process where workers focus on a specific task or set of tasks to increase efficiency and productivity

    Economies of Scale

    • Economies of scale: the cost advantages that a business can achieve by increasing its production volume, leading to lower average costs per unit
    • Advantage of economies of scale: allows businesses to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and gain a competitive edge in the market

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    Test your knowledge of economics and Adam Smith's concept of division of labor with this quiz. Learn about the study of decision-making in the face of scarcity and how it applies to individual, family, business, and societal decisions. Explore the key principles introduced in Adam Smith's influential book, "The Wealth of Nations," and see how they shape our understanding of economics today.

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