Practice Introduction To Economics (1) - Introduction to Economics

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Question 1.
Define economics in your own words.
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Think about choices and resources.
Question 2.
What is an economy?
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Consider who earns a living and how.
3Question 3.
What is the main focus of economics?
- Distribution of wealth
- Allocation of scarce resources
- Maximizing profits
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Think about how societies make choices.
4Question 4.
True or False: Scarcity means that there are unlimited resources available.
- True
- False
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Recall the definition of scarcity.
Question 5.
Consider a scenario where you have $50 for the weekend. You can spend it on groceries, entertainment, or saving for a new phone. Create a decision matrix considering your wants and the opportunity costs involved.
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Use a table to compare the options.
Question 6.
A country has a choice to allocate its resources between education and military funding. Discuss the opportunity costs involved in both options.
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Draw connections between education investment and long-term socio-economic benefits.

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