Basic Business Concepts Flashcards

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What is the difference between needs and wants?

A

Needs are things that are necessary for your survival while wants are things that are not absolutely necessary for your survival just things you would like to have.

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What does scarcity mean?

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Scarcity means limited resources used in satisfying unlimited human wants.

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What is ‘choice’?

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‘Choice’ is an act of selecting among many unlimited wants.

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What is an ‘opportunity cost’?

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It is the cost of the next best alternative forgone as a result of making a decision.

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