Basic economic problem Flashcards
what is the basic economic problem?
Unlimited wants and needs but there are limited/ scarce resources
Need
something you must have in order to survive
Want
something you desire but is not essential
Resource
Service or other assets used to produce goods and services that meet human needs and wants
Scarcity
Refers to the basic economic problem, the gap between limited resources and theoretically limitless wants. Requires people to make decisions about how to allocate recourses efficiently in order to satisfy basic needs and as many wants as possible
Opportunity cost
Opportunity cost is the next best alternative forgone
why is there oc?
The basic economic problem leads to OC. OC can affect everyone when having to choose. ze4s
stake holders
People who are directly and indirectly related/effected by economic activities