Introduction to Economics

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Introduction to Economics

Needs and Wants

Needs and Wants Biological Needs

Needs and Wants Biological Needs Food Water Shelter

Needs and Wants Societal Needs

Needs and Wants Societal Needs Comfort/Luxury Security Entertainment Love/Acceptance

The Concern of Economics What it’s about

The Concern of Economics What it’s about Our efforts to provide ourselves with our material needs and wants

Economic Resources (The Factors of Production)

Economic Resources (The Factors of Production) Property Resources

Economic Resources (The Factors of Production) Property Resources Land Capital

Economic Resources (The Factors of Production) Human Resources

Economic Resources (The Factors of Production) Human Resources Labor Entrepreneurs

The Three Basic Questions What to Produce? How to Produce? For Whom to Produce?