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Chapter 1 What is Economics?

Author: Matthew Lonn

What is Economics

Welcome to AP Economics.

Use the slideshow and video to give yourself a basic understanding of what economics is and how it is applicable to your life.

Questions you should be able to answer after the lesson

1. What is the definition of scarcity and how does it relate to the definition of economics?

2. Be able to describe a situation where you used marginal analysis.

3. What are some real life examples of opportunity costs in your life recently.

4. The difference between a normative and positive statement.

Chapter 1 Notes

Explanation of Opportunity Cost

Man gives specific example of opportunity cost.

Source: You Tube