Please Define the Following Key Terms

question 58

Short Answer

Please define the following key terms.
-Roman principate

Understand the concept of opportunity cost and how it can be visualized on a production possibilities frontier (PPF).

Recognize the roles of economists as scientists and policy advisers.

Identify the subject matter specialization within economics, e.g., microeconomics and macroeconomics.

Describe the roles and duties of various economic advisory bodies and government offices in formulating economic policies.

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Definitions:

Real Output

Measures the quantity of goods and services produced, adjusted for inflation, to reflect the actual physical output.

Diminishing Returns

Diminishing returns is an economic principle stating that as more investments or resources are added to a production process, the incremental gain in output will eventually decrease if all other factors remain constant.

Disguised Unemployment

Situations where more people are employed in a task or job than is necessary for its completion, leading to inefficiency.

Capital Goods

Long-term assets such as buildings, machinery, and equipment purchased by businesses to produce goods and services.