Economics and Social Development

  1. Economics is the study of how individuals, businesses, and governments allocate scarce resources to satisfy their needs and wants.
  2. It examines the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
  3. Originates from the Greek words "oikos" (household) and "nomos" (management), meaning household management.
  4. Defined by Adam Smith as the study of wealth creation and distribution.
  5. Modern definition by Lionel Robbins: Economics is the study of hum