Introduction to Economics Flashcards
1
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What is Economics?
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A social science that studies how economic stakeholders behave and use scarce resources.
2
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What are Economic Stakeholders?
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Anyone who impacts or has impacted by economics
3
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What are the 6 Economic Stakeholders?
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- Individuals / Consumers
- Firms / Producers
- Workers / Labours
- Government
- Community
- Environment
4
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What is the Basic Economic Problem?
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Humans wants + needs are unlimited but resources are scarce
5
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What is the solution for the Economic Problem?
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Economic Stakeholders need to make important decisions, this is when opportunity cost arises.
6
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Define Opportunity Cost
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Next best alternative forgone