Unit 1.1 · What Is Economics? Scarcity, Choice, and Economic Models

Nine Central Concepts

AO2

Syllabus Requirement

Scarcity, choice, efficiency, equity, economic well-being, sustainability, change, interdependence, and intervention serve as lenses for economic analysis and policy evaluation.

Assessment Objectives
AO2Application and Analysis

Summary

This topic introduces nine central concepts in economics that are crucial for understanding economic principles and real-world issues. These concepts include scarcity, choice, efficiency, equity, economic well-being, sustainability, change, interdependence, and intervention, which help frame the study of economics and guide decision-making.