Practice - A Simple Economy
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Practice Questions
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Define scarcity.
💡 Hint: Think about why choices need to be made.
What is a decision-making unit?
💡 Hint: Consider who makes choices in your life.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does scarcity refer to in economics?
💡 Hint: Think about choice restrictions.
True or False: Opportunity cost is the value of the next best alternative that must be forgone.
💡 Hint: Reflect on your daily choices.
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Challenge Problems
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In a small economy with limited resources, analyze how the allocation of resources to corn production affects the availability of other goods.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to consumer choices and market prices.
Given a scenario where a family can either invest in education or expend funds on immediate consumption, discuss the opportunity costs involved.
💡 Hint: Think long term versus short term outcomes.
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