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Scarcity

The basic economic problem that arises because people have unlimited wants but resources are limited.

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Incentive

A cost or benefit that motivates a decision or action by consumers,businesses, or other participants in the economy.

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Marginal Cost

The change in total cost that comes from making or producing one additional item.

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C+I+G+Xn(consumers + investment + govt spending + net exports- net imports)

Formula for GDP

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Unemployment that occurs when people take time to find a job.

Frictional Unemployment

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PPC Curve

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Business Cycle

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Investment Demand

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Laffer Curve

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True or FalseChanges in price shift the curve?

False

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Production Possibilities Curve (PPC)

Shows the tradeoffs that are made in producing only two goods. More of one good means that less of a second good is produced.

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Law of Demand

As the price of a good or service increases, consumer demand for the good or service will decrease and vice versa.

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• Taste and preferences• Number of consumers• Price of related goods• Income• Future Expectations

What is theoretical economics?

When economists use the scientific method to make generalizations and abstractions to develop theories.

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What is Inflation?

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and servicesis rising, and, subsequently, purchasing power is falling.

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What is the best way to measure a nation’s standard of living?

Real GDP per capita (per person)

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Why do some nation’s have higher GDP’s?

1. Availability & quality of natural resources2. Availability of capital3. Economic System

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What are the 3 major goals of an economy?

1. Promote economic growth2. Prevent unemployment3. Keep prices stable (limit inflation)

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What isn’t included in GDP?

1. Intermediate Goods2. Nonproduction Transactions 3. Government Spending4. Net Exports

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What is Aggregate Demand?

The total amount of goods and services demanded in the economy at a given overall price level and in a given time period.

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What does, “Change in Consumption/ Change in Income”, show?

The Multiplier Effect (MPC)

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How do you shift Aggregate Demand?

1. Change in Consumer Spending2. Change in Investment Spending3. Change in Government Spending4. Change in Net Export Spending

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If prices were to fall, the cost of resources must fall or firms wouldgo out of business.

The Ratchet Effect

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What are 4 non-income determinants of consumption & savings.

1. Wealth 2. Expectations3. Taxations4. Household Debt

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Opportunity Cost

The cost of the next best use of time and money when choosing todo one thing or another.

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Money Market

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What is the study of choices?

Economics

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What are 3 causes of inflation?

1. The govt. prints too much money2. Rising labor costs3. Rising imported raw materials costs

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What is Keynesian Economics?

An economic theory of total spending in the economy and its effects on output and inflation.