Basic Economics

In this type of economy, the people decide the supply, demand, and price.  

• Market 
• Traditional
• Command 
• Mixed

This type of economy is passed down through family traditions. They learn from their parents. 

• Traditional 
• Market 
• Mixed 
• Command 

Which type of economy has central ownership, the government, and lack of individual choice?

• Market

• Mixed

• Command

• Traditional

This means that the government should not interfere in the marketplace.

• Laissez Faire

• Capitalism

• Communism

• Socialism

Which of these examples is a service?

• Mr. Farr sells guitars.

• Mr. Swenson gives art supplies to consumers.

• Coach provides lessons for different sports.

• Ms. Miller writes books.

What is supply?

• the amount of an item you have

• how many people want your good/service

• the money you have left over after you paid your bills

• none of these

What is demand?

• the amount of an item you have

• how many people want your good/service

• the money you have left over after you paid your bills

• none of these

The problem of unlimited desires and limited resources is the problem of

• wants

• marginal benefit

• scarcity

• free enterprise

____ is the struggle between buyers and sellers to get the best products at the lowest prices.

• Competition

• Productivity

• Free enterprise

• Economic freedom

What is opportunity cost?

• the value of the next best option that is not selected when a choice is made.

• there is not enough of it.

• things people make to earn money.

• actions people do to earn money.