1. Introduction to Economics
Economics studies the allocation of scarce resources to satisfy unlimited wants through various economic activities including production, consumption, and distribution. It also distinguishes between different types of economies and highlights the importance of economic principles in everyday decision-making. Understanding economics is crucial for personal finance, societal issues, and informed citizenship.
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What we have learnt
- Economics involves making choices based on limited resources to satisfy unlimited wants.
- The economy can be categorized into agrarian, industrial, and mixed economies.
- Key economic activities include production, consumption, and distribution, all of which help understand the function of economies.
Key Concepts
- -- Resources
- Things used to produce goods and services, such as land, labour, and capital.
- -- Scarcity
- Limited availability of resources compared to unlimited wants.
- -- Opportunity Cost
- The next best alternative foregone when making a choice.
- -- Microeconomics
- The branch of economics that studies individual units like households and firms.
- -- Macroeconomics
- The branch of economics that studies the economy as a whole, including national income and inflation.
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