Economics Summary

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Economics is concerned with the optimal distribution of scarce resources within society. For example, economics is concerned with how individual decisions like how firms produce goods and which goods people buy. An important element in economics is concerned with the extent to which governments can intervene in the economy to improve economic welfare. Economics is …

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Diseconomies of Scale

Diseconomies of scale occur when long-run average costs start to rise with increased output. Economies of scale occur up to Q1. After output Q1, long-run average costs start to rise. Reasons for dis-economies of scale Poor communication in a large firm. It can be hard to communicate ideas and new working practices. Alienation: Working in …

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Does economics growth bring increased living standards?

Increasing the rates of economic growth has long been the holy grail of conventional economics and politics. To a large extent, most developed economies have been highly successful in increasing economic output. But, has such an impressive increase in national output actually improved people’s standard of living? To decide whether economic growth has increased happiness …

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Average Cost

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Average cost (AC) is the total cost (TC) divided by quantity. AC= TC/Q Average variable cost (AVC) is the total variable cost (VC) divided by quantity AVC = VC/Q FC = Fixed costs – not changing with output VC = Variable costs – which do change with output TC Total costs = FC+VC Short-run average …

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Problems of Agriculture – Market Failure

Agriculture often appears to be one of the most difficult industries, frequently leading to some form of market failure. In the EU and US, agriculture is the most heavily subsidised industry, yet despite the cost of the subsidy it fails to address many issues relating to agriculture. Types of market failure in agriculture Volatile Prices …

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A2 WJEC Revision Guide

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Food Inflation

When food prices rise in the developed world, it is an inconvenience, something to grumble about. But, when food prices rise in the developing world, it can make a difference between going hungry and getting enough to eat. Food inflation is volatile. Agricultural prices tend to fluctuate because demand and supply are both inelastic and …

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