Economics Flashcard (Scarcity, Supply/Demand, Opportunity Cost)

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What was scarce?

Back

The waiters were scarce.

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What is my opportunity cost if I decide to use the $10.00 my grandmother gave me for a new toy instead of a movie ticket?

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Your opportunity cost is the movie ticket.

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What is supply?

Back

Supply is the amount of a good or service that is available.

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Which correctly describes the supply and demand of the markers and crayons?

Back

The supply of markers and crayons is low and the demand is high.

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How will the shortage of markers and crayons affect their price as the new school year begins?

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The price of the markers and crayons will increase.

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What is competition?

Back

Competition is when businesses sell the same good or service.

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What is the example of when I had to choose between visiting the penguin exhibit or the elephant exhibit at the zoo?

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opportunity cost

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Which correctly describes the supply and demand of the winter coats?

Back

The supply of winter coats is high and the demand is low.

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How will the leftover winter coats affect their price in April? Options: The price of the winter coats will increase., The price of the winter coats will decrease., The price of the winter coats will stay the same.

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The price of the winter coats will decrease.