Economics
, 1. Introduction to Economics
Economics: The study of how individuals, businesses,
and governments make choices to allocate limited
resources to satisfy unlimited wants.
Microeconomics: Branch that studies individual units like
consumers, firms, and markets.
Macroeconomics: Branch that deals with the economy as
a whole, including inflation, unemployment, and GDP.
Economic Problem: Scarcity of resources vs. unlimited
human wants.
Opportunity Cost: The next best alternative foregone
when making a choice.
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2. Demand and Supply