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Effective (use of resources):
Using resources in a way that successfully achieves a goal. -
Priority:
Something that is more important than other things and needs attention first. -
Consequence:
A result or outcome caused by an action or decision. -
Efficient (use of resources):
Using resources with minimal waste to get the best possible results. -
Economize:
To reduce spending or resource use by being careful and saving. -
Economics:
The study of how people use limited resources to satisfy unlimited wants. -
Social science:
A field of study that explores how people behave and interact in society. -
Stakeholder:
Someone who has an interest or concern in a situation or organization. -
Scientific method:
A step-by-step process of asking questions, gathering data, testing ideas, and drawing conclusions. -
Economy:
A system where goods and services are produced, distributed, and consumed. -
Analytical (or positive) economics:
The branch of economics that explains and predicts economic events without making judgments. -
Normative (or policy) economics:
The branch of economics that suggests what should be done based on values and opinions. -
Utility:
The satisfaction or benefit a person gets from using a product or service. -
Util:
A simple unit used to measure the amount of satisfaction or utility gained.
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