The Main Difference Between Risk and Uncertainty Is That with Risk

question 10

True/False

The main difference between risk and uncertainty is that with risk you know the probabilities of the outcomes.

Recognize the concept of opportunity cost and how it influences choices.

Identify the principles of rational decision-making at the margin.

Apply concepts of costs (sunk costs, marginal costs) to real-world scenarios affecting economic decisions.

Grasp the importance and benefits of trade and specialization for individuals and economies.

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Definitions:

Normal Good

A good for which demand increases when consumer income rises, and falls when consumer income decreases, all other factors being equal.

Student Income

The amount of money earned or received by students from employment, grants, stipends, or other sources while pursuing their studies.

Demand RISE

An increase in the quantity of a product or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price.

Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of that good consumers are willing to purchase at various prices.