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The fundamental economic problem.
Economics is fundamentally about scarcity. It studies how individuals and societies use limited resources to satisfy unlimited wants. This core problem forces us to make choices.
↳ Economics is the science of choice under scarcity.
Two roots, one science.
The term 'Economics' has two origins. The Indian view derives from *Arthashastra*, where *Artha* means wealth and *Shastra* means science, making it the science of wealth and welfare. The Western view comes from the Greek word *Oikonomos*, meaning management of household reso...
↳ Economics blends the study of wealth with resource management.
Wealth as a path to liberation.
In Indian philosophy, economics is linked to the four Purusharthas (goals of life): *Dharma* (righteousness), *Artha* (wealth), *Kama* (desires), and *Moksha* (liberation). *Artha* is considered necessary for a fulfilling life.
↳ In Indian thought, wealth (Artha) is a legitimate and necessary goal.
This topic introduces the fundamental concepts of economics, including its meaning, evolution, and key definitions from Adam Smith to Paul Samuelson. It distinguishes between economic and non-economic activities, microec...
~8 min · full explanation, examples & memory tricks in the app
28 questions laddered from warm-up to topper-level, each with an explanation. A taste:
The word 'Economics' is derived from the Greek word 'Oikonomos', which means:
BeginnerManagement of household resources
The Greek word 'Oikonomos' combines 'oikos' (household) and 'nomos' (management), so economics literally means management of household resources.
According to Adam Smith, economics is the study of:
BeginnerThe nature and causes of the wealth of nations
Adam Smith, in 1776, defined economics as the study of the nature and causes of the wealth of nations, focusing on wealth creation.
Which definition of economics emphasizes the relationship between unlimited wants and scarce resources with alternative uses?
IntermediateLionel Robbins' scarcity definition
Lionel Robbins (1931) defined economics as the science of scarcity, focusing on the problem of choice due to unlimited wants and limited resources.
Which of the following is an example of an economic activity?
BeginnerTeaching at a school for a salary
Economic activities are performed to earn income, such as teaching for a salary. The others are non-economic activities done without income motive.
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