3 - Understanding Societies: Economic and Social Systems
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Practice Questions
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Define scarcity in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when something is limited.
What is opportunity cost?
💡 Hint: Consider what you give up when making a decision.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What concept explains limited resources compared to unlimited wants?
💡 Hint: Think about resource allocation.
True or False: In a market economy, the government determines the prices of goods.
💡 Hint: Consider who decides prices in a free market.
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Describe how a command economy might respond to a sudden increase in demand for a product, and discuss the potential issues that arise.
💡 Hint: Consider how the lack of market signals affects decision-making.
Analyze the impact of globalization on local economies, considering both positive and negative outcomes.
💡 Hint: Reflect on both sides of how global trade reshapes local markets.
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