Intro to econ Flashcards
What is scarcity?
A concept where there are limited resource to fulfill unlimited wants
What is Economics?
It is considered a social science where social had human behavior is studied using a variety of methods including scientific techniques.
What is Micro Economics?
The study of the behavior of the individual economic agent.
What is Macro Economics?
The study of the overall economy.
What is an economic system?
A network of individuals, organizations, and institutions which allocate resourses.
What is the factor reward for Capital?
Intrest
What is the factor reward for land?
Rent
What is the factor reward for labor?
Wages/salary
What is the factor reward for enterprize?
Profit
What is production?
Converting raw materials into a finished or semi finished product
What are the three main productions sectors?
Primary sector, Secondary sector, and Tertiary sector