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Define Economics

Briefly describe the term economics?

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Economics is generally stated as the problem of how better to distribute sufficient resources, limited because needs are characterized as unconstrained, however common sense tells us that rather than inadequate resources, there is a profusion of resources. The differentiation is one of perspective and this is core to any another understanding of the economics. If wants are focus, then of course resources are inadequate by definition, however if minimum wants or essentials are employed as the foundation, then resources are seen to be plentiful. The differentiation is between a description and a clarification. A focus on needs or desires defines a market situation, while a focus on essentials or wants allows a clarification of choices to begin.

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