1 - Understanding Economics
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Practice Questions
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Define economics in one sentence.
💡 Hint: Think about what resources are and how they are used.
What does scarcity mean?
💡 Hint: Consider how wants can exceed the available resources.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is economics primarily concerned with?
💡 Hint: Think about how people and societies use resources.
True or False: Opportunity cost refers to the value of the next best alternative when making a choice.
💡 Hint: Consider choices in your life.
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Challenge Problems
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A community has a budget of $10,000 to allocate for health, education, and infrastructure. Each segment has different needs. Design a resource allocation plan that addresses the most urgent issues.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of each sector on overall welfare.
If a company faces increasing material costs but wants to maintain its profit margin, how should it respond? Discuss economically sound strategies.
💡 Hint: Remember to consider market reactions and consumer behavior.
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