1. Explain the link between scarcity, choice and opportunity cost? 2. How can we demonstrate an understanding of cost-benefit analysis and the incentive principles through examples. 3. How can we apply the core principles of scarcity, choice, opportunity cost and cost-benefit analysis to the decision-making processes.

1. Explain the link between scarcity, choice and opportunity cost? 2. How can we demonstrate an understanding of cost-benefit analysis and the incentive principles through examples. 3. How can we apply the core principles of scarcity, choice, opportunity cost and cost-benefit analysis to the decision-making processes.

ECON MACRO

5th Edition

ISBN:9781337000529

Author:William A. McEachern

Publisher:William A. McEachern

Chapter1: The Art And Science Of Economic Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

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