Lesson 5&6: CONSUMER BEHAVIOR&Economic growth Flashcards
- It is the branch of economics that concerns itself with
market systems that operate on a large scale.
is the study
of the economy as a whole.
Macroeconomics
is the period of steady growth in output, along with an
improvement in living standards.
Economic Growth
is the period of steady growth in output, along with an
improvement in living standards.
Economic Growth
is the market value of all final goods and services produce within
a nation in a given time
GDP (Gross
Domestic Product)
two types of GDP.
Nominal GDP and Real GDP
where the measure of output is based on current prices,
Nominal
GDP
, where the measure of output is based on changes in inflation.
Real GDP
– is the one who demand goods and
services.
Consumer
– is the one who demand goods and
services.
Consumer
3 Steps involved in studying
Consumer Behavior
Consumer Preferences
Budget Constraints
Consumer Choices
– describe how
and why people prefer one good to another.
Consumer Preferences
– this means that
people have limited income.
Budget Constraints
– combination of
consumer preferences and budget
constraints.
Consumer Choices
Economics of Satisfaction
Utility Theory
Indifference Curve
Budget Line
– refers to the satisfaction
or pleasure that an individual/consumer gets
from consuming a good/service.
Utility Theory