​What Does It Mean to Be an Informal Economy

question 29

Multiple Choice

​What does it mean to be an informal economy?

• A)​The transactions avoid bureaucratic regulators.
• B)​The transactions occur digitally or outside of marketplaces.
• C)​The transactions are paid only in cash.
• D)​The transactions are onetime and do not involve a social network.

Ability to construct and interpret Engel curves for different types of goods based on consumer income and quantity demanded.

Comprehend the implications of goods being classified as normal goods or inferior goods on consumer purchasing behavior.

Understand elasticity of demand and its impact on consumer spending and seller's revenue.

Be able to draw and interpret income-consumption curves and budget constraints in the context of utility-maximizing behavior.

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Definitions:

Sustainable Development

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, typically focusing on balancing environmental, economic, and social welfare considerations.

Stakeholders

Individuals or groups that have an interest or stake in the outcomes of a project, decision, or organization.

Corporate Social Responsibility

A business model that helps a company be socially accountable—to itself, its stakeholders, and the public. By practicing CSR, companies can be conscious of the kind of impact they are having on all aspects of society, including economic, social, and environmental.

Legal Requirements

The obligations or standards that are legally enforced, which an individual or organization must follow to comply with the law.