1.2 Flashcards

1
Q

Scarce resources

A

when there is an insufficient amount of something to satisfy all wants

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Unlimited wants

A

the infinite desire of something

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Need

A

something a consumer has to have to survive

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Wants

A

something a consumer would like to have but is not essential for survival

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Economic problem

A

how to best use limited resources to satisfy the unlimited wants of people

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Opportunity cost

A

the next best alternative given up when making a choice

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Economic Choice

A

an option for the best use of selected scarce resources

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Economic Sustainability

A

the best use of resources in order to create responsible development or growth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Social sustainability

A

the impact of development or growth that promotes an improvement for all

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Environmental sustainability

A

The impact of development or growth where the effect on the environment is small and possible to manage.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly