Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of Economics

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of economics?

• A) An investigation of the quantities and prices of the various goods produced by the nations of the world.
• B) A study of why inflation and unemployment periodically plague the U.S. economy.
• C) An analysis of how individuals and societies deal with the problem of scarcity.
• D) An examination of the role that money plays in the economy.
• E) A study of how goods and services are distributed throughout the world.

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Definitions:

Actual State

The present condition or situation of a system, process, or object without any alterations or modifications.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, categorizing human needs into five levels from basic (such as physiological needs) to higher order (self-actualization).

Physiological Needs

The most basic human needs to be satisfied—water, food, shelter, and clothing.