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Key stage

GCSE

Subject

Economics

Time

~22 min

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The basic economic problem is that resources are…
- scarce
- unlimited
- free
- endless
Sample answer: scarce
Explanation: Scarce.
The next best alternative given up when making a choice is the … cost.
- opportunity
- total
- fixed
- marginal
Sample answer: opportunity
Explanation: Opportunity cost.
Natural resources such as oil and farmland are the factor called…
- land
- labour
- capital
- enterprise
Sample answer: land
Explanation: Land.
Human work and effort is the factor of production called…
- labour
- land
- capital
- enterprise
Sample answer: labour
Explanation: Labour.
Machines, tools and factories are the factor called…
- capital
- land
- labour
- enterprise
Sample answer: capital
Explanation: Capital.

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