Basic economic problem Flashcards

1
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what is the basic economic problem?

A

Unlimited wants and needs but there are limited/ scarce resources

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2
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Need

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something you must have in order to survive

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3
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Want

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something you desire but is not essential

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4
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Resource

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Service or other assets used to produce goods and services that meet human needs and wants

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5
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Scarcity

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Refers to the basic economic problem, the gap between limited resources and theoretically limitless wants. Requires people to make decisions about how to allocate recourses efficiently in order to satisfy basic needs and as many wants as possible

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6
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Opportunity cost

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Opportunity cost is the next best alternative forgone

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7
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why is there oc?

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The basic economic problem leads to OC. OC can affect everyone when having to choose. ze4s

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8
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stake holders

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People who are directly and indirectly related/effected by economic activities

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