Chp 1

Question 1

Principles of economics

Answer 1

1. people face tradeoffs
2. The cost of something is what you give up to get it
3. Rational people think at the margin
4. People respond to incentives
5. Trade can make everyone better off -> competition & specialization
6. Markets are usually a good way to organize economic activity
7. Governments can sometimes improve economic outcomes
8. The standard of living depends on its ability to produce goods & services
9. Prices rise when the government prints too much money
10. Society faces a short-run tradeoff between inflation & unemployment