Basic definitions

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Scarcity
A situation that exists where there are in sufficient resources to meet all wants
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Economic problem
How to allocate scare resources amongst alternative uses
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Factor of production
The resource inputs that are available in an economy for production of goods and services
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Opportunity cost
The cost of the (next) best alternative, which is foregone when a choice is made.
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Market
Where or when buyers and sellers meet to trade or exchange products
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Specialisation
The concentration by a worker or workers, firm, region or whole economy on a narrow range of goods and services.
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How to allocate scare resources amongst alternative uses

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Economic problem

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The resource inputs that are available in an economy for production of goods and services

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The cost of the (next) best alternative, which is foregone when a choice is made.

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Where or when buyers and sellers meet to trade or exchange products

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