economic problem Flashcards

1
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basic economic problem

A

how to allocate scarce resources given unlimited wants. unlimited wants but finite resources

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2
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resources can also be known as…

A

factors of production. capital, land, labour, enterprise

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3
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opportunity cost

A

the value of the next best alternative foregone

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