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Which one of the following goods is considered a free good?

  • Gold
  • Oil
  • Corn
  • Sunlight (correct)
  • Which one of the following statements about free goods is true?

  • Free goods can be used to make a profit (correct)
  • Free goods are scarce
  • Free goods are provided by the government
  • Free goods are always abundant in supply
  • Which one of the following goods has become an economic good due to increasing population and pollution?

  • Drinking water (correct)
  • Trainers
  • Air we breathe
  • Sea water
  • In Paper 1 of the exam, multiple choice questions (MCQ) will explore your understanding of which concept?

    <p>Free goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of a free good?

    <p>Drinking water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following goods is NOT considered a free good?

    <p>Government education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is a characteristic of free goods?

    <p>They are abundant in supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following goods is considered an economic good?

    <p>Trainers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following goods is NOT considered a free good?

    <p>Bicycles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following goods is NOT considered a free good?

    <p>Trainers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following best describes the basic economic problem?

    <p>Resources are scarce and wants are unlimited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do scarce resources affect prices in a free market?

    <p>The scarcer a resource, the higher the price consumers will pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the essential needs of human life?

    <p>Shelter, food, clothing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do scarce resources affect the costs of production for producers?

    <p>Products made from scarce resources have higher production costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do workers want in their working environment?

    <p>A more comfortable and safer working environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What decision do governments have to make regarding goods/services?

    <p>Whether to provide certain goods/services or allow private firms to provide them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are economic goods?

    <p>Goods that are scarce and have value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes a good an economic good?

    <p>Its availability in limited quantities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does economics study?

    <p>The allocation of resources in society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Free Goods

    • A free good is a good that is available in unlimited supply, making it non-rivalrous and non-excludable.
    • Examples of free goods include air, sunshine, and scenic views.

    Economic Goods

    • An economic good is a good that is scarce, making it rivalrous and excludable.
    • Examples of economic goods include food, clothing, and shelter.
    • Economic goods are limited in supply, which affects their prices and production costs.

    Basic Economic Problem

    • The basic economic problem is the scarcity of resources, which leads to competition for their allocation.
    • This problem arises because human needs are unlimited, but resources are limited.

    Human Needs

    • Essential needs of human life include food, shelter, clothing, and other basic necessities.

    Governments and Goods/Services

    • Governments have to make decisions about the allocation of goods and services, considering the needs of their citizens.

    Economics

    • Economics studies the allocation of scarce resources to meet unlimited human needs.

    Scarce Resources

    • Scarce resources affect prices in a free market by creating competition and driving up prices.
    • Scarce resources also increase the costs of production for producers.

    Workers and Work Environment

    • Workers want a safe and healthy working environment, which is an essential aspect of their job satisfaction.

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    Test your knowledge on scarcity and the basic economic problem with this quiz. Learn about finite resources, unlimited wants, needs vs. wants, and more.

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