In a broad sense, the rest of the text is an elaboration on these ten principles. Chapter 1 introduces ten fundamental principles on which the study of economics is based. CONTEXT AND PURPOSE: Chapter 1 is the first chapter in a three-chapter section that serves as the introduction to the text. what determines some trends in the overall economy. why markets are a good, but not perfect, way to allocate resources. why trade among people or nations can be good for everyone. how incentives affect people’s behavior. how to use marginal reasoning when making decisions. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: By the end of this chapter, students should understand: that economics is about the allocation of scarce resources.
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