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1 Bell Ringer   1-4-18 What is the difference between these 2 pictures? vs

2 Scarcity and Opportunity Cost

3 Lesson Frame We will-Explain the definition of scarcity and contrast the differences between wants and needs I will- Apply Opportunity Cost to a real world opportunity

4 Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs

5 Does this satisfy a need?

6 Does this satisfy a need?

7 So why can't we have both? vs

8 How much of this would you like to have?

9 Think- Pair- Share Why can’t we have everything we want?

10 Wants and needs are unlimited!!!!!
But there’s a problem- resources are limited

11 The economic problem of Scarcity
Scarcity- limited quantity of resources Scarce- lacking, missing, not enough of

12 The Economic problem of Scarcity
The fundamental problem in economics is: trying to fulfill unlimited wants and needs, with limited resources Economics studies how humans attempt to solve this problem= choices

13 Personal perspective- your own feeling of what is needed
Causes of scarcity Personal perspective- your own feeling of what is needed “I’m starving” Poor distribution of resources Rapid increase in demand Fidget spinners Rapid decrease in supply "Limited Edition" Nintendo classic original price- $80

14 What is given up when making a choice DECISIONS PRODUCE COSTS
Opportunity Cost What is given up when making a choice DECISIONS PRODUCE COSTS Example: Little C’s pizza vs. Whataburger Opp. Cost is the delicious Whataburger you COULD have eaten if you only have $5 for pizza

15 Exit Ticket What is the purpose of this website? How does it relate to Opportunity Cost?

16 EXIT TICKET  On a blank sheet of paper, develop an original idea- invention, process, good, or service. Must include: Name Explanation of what it does and problem it solves Drawing of invention or user interface (what does it look like?) Price of your product if you were to sell it to the public Must be ORIGINAL! This rough draft is due Monday Jan. 8

17 Make a list of 10 things you own. Are they a want or a need?
Exit Ticket Make a list of 10 things you own. Are they a want or a need? Explain why?

18 Jordans- want – because Converse are just as good
Exit Ticket Example: Jordans- want – because Converse are just as good


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