1.1 - economic problem Flashcards
Introduction
Economic goods
Goods are scarce and demand a price.
Have a monetary value.
Seen as scarce
E.G. diamond ring
Free goods
Goods that are not seen as scarce, no opportunity cost / rivalry.
E.G. run in the countryside.
Scarcity
Choices have to be made, cannot all satisfy our needs.
Have to prioritise their consumption.
Problem of Scarcity
Not enough resources to please unlimited wants
Forced to make a choice on what bought / how raw materials are used
Needs
Necessary for life, something you require for life.
E.G. Food/water
Wants
Something an individual may like to consume but isn’t necessary.
E.G. Phones
The basic economic problem
Resources are limited so we have to make choices in everyday life
Normative statements
Opinions / value judgments- are subjective.
E.G. the main problem affecting the gov is pollution.
Positive statements
Facts which can be tested referring to evidence.
Example: High fuel prices means less people will drive to work.
Role of governments
Maintaining competition
Providing public goods and services
Objectives of governments
Maintaining full employment
Ensuring price stability
Role of firms
Take money for goods and services while providing an income for skilled workers.
Objectives of firms
Profit maximisation
Role of households
Fulfil wants and needs
Objective of households
Buy products
