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Problem 1

Define: a. incentive b. microeconomics c. macroeconomics d. theory

Problem 1

Define: a. tangible b. intangible c. goods d. utility e. services f. land g. labor h. capital i. entrepreneurship

Problem 1

Define the followingterms: a. scarcity b. opportunity cost c. economics d. want e. resource f. production possibilities frontier g. rationing device

Problem 2

The resource that involves goods used to produce other goods is

Problem 2

Because scarcity exists, people must make choices. Explain why.

Problem 2

Use marginal costs correctly in a sentence.

Problem 3

According to economists, almost everything we do has costs and benefits. Identify the costs and benefits of each of the following: going to the dentist for a checkup, doing your homework, and getting an extra hour of sleep.

Problem 3

Give an example to illustrate how a person may incur an opportunity cost without paying anyone any money.

Problem 3

Identify the following resources. Write "Ld" for land," \(\mathrm{Lb}^{\prime \prime}\) for labor, \(^{\alpha} \mathrm{C}^{\prime \prime}\) for capital, and "E" for entrepreneurship. a. Francis's work as a secretary b. iron ore \(\mathbf{c}_{*}\) a farm tractor d. a computer used to write a book e. a comedian telling jokes on a television show f. a singer singing at an outdoor concert g. your teacher teaching you economics h. someone inventing a new product i. crude oil j. oil-drilling equipment

Problem 4

Is the opportunity cost of attending high school the same for all high school students? Explain why or why not.

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