Lesson 1.2: Economics as an applied science

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  1. What to produce?

  2. How to produce?

  3. For whom? 

3 economic questions

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3 economic questions

  • The economic problem forces people to make choices, and this same obstacle affects societies, nations, and the world itself.

  • In addressing this problem, societies are met with ____

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What should we produce?

  • Ask what products and services and economy should focus on producing

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How should we produce it?

  • Asks what methods will be used in order to produce the goods and services needed.

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For whom should we produce?

  • Asks who should receive the final goods and services produced by the economy.

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For whom should we produce?

  • Another consideration is whether goods should be given to those who can afford it.

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time, money, and opportunities for new experiences.

  • On a micro level, scarce resources refer to ___

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four resources that societies have to properly allocate.

  • On a macro level, there are

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  1. Land

  2. Labor

  3. Capital

  4. Entrepreneurship

four resources that societies have to properly allocate.

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Land

  • Consists of all natural resources, physical land, and even raw materials.

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  1. Solar and wind energy

  2. Coal, oil, and fossil fuels

  3. Crops and plant life

Example of Land

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Labor

  • Refers to the tangible human element in the production process.

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Labor

  • These are the contributions of the workforce, whether physical or mental.

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  1. Courier for food and parcel delivery

  2. Teachers in the classroom

  3. Security guard at banks

Examples of Labor

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Capital

  • Refers to investments made to improve production.

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physical capital or human capital

  • It can come in the form of ____ or ____

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Physical Capital

a type of capital that refers to physical tools and equipment that make production more efficient

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Human Capital

a type of capital that refers to skills and knowledge of the workers

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Entrepreneurship

  • The intellectual capacity to organize and put together other factors of production to produce goods and services the society needs.

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Economic growth 

  • The overall expansion of an economy

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increase in gross domestic product (GDP)

  • Economic growth can be measured by

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Economic Growth

  • does not accurately represent the welfare or well-being of the members of a particular society.

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Economic Development

  • Measure of the welfare of an economy’s members

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Economic Development

  • Looks at quality of life and living standards

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  1. Quality of education

  2. State of poverty

  3. Environmental sustainability

In economic development some factors taken into consideration which are:

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Sustainable Development

  • Economic development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations. 

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AmBisyon 2040

Inclusive growth is one of the key goals of

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Inclusive Growth

  • Growth that not only benefits the elite but helps all members of a society

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