ECONOMICS NOTES FOR ADVANCED LEVEL
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Considered a social science, economics uses scientific methods to understand how scarce resources are exchanged within society. Economists study theories and techniques useful for developing policies in government as they have a deep understanding of how to create efficiency in today’s world.
American economist Thomas Sowell provides another useful definition: “Economics is the study of cause-and-effect relationships in the economy.”
So, why is economics important? This inquiry into cause-and-effect relationships is key to influencing economic growth. Economists will look at risks and benefits on people, the job market and society as a whole when advising how to allocate resources.