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Unit 1: Basic economic concepts

About this unit

Learn how different types of economies make decisions about what to produce and how to distribute resources. We'll introduce key concepts like opportunity costs, trade-offs, and production possibilities. We'll also dive into why specialization and exchange are so important, and how property rights and incentives help keep free markets functioning.

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Test your understanding of Basic economic concepts with these NaN questions.