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Introduction to Economics

Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · Geography

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Key Topics to Revise

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Basic Concepts of Economics

  • Economics comes from the Greek word 'oikonomia' meaning 'family management'
  • Economics studies how to use time, money, labour and land effectively
  • It deals with satisfying infinite needs using limited resources
2

Types of Economic Systems

  • There are three main types of economies: Capitalistic, Socialistic, and Mixed
  • Each system has different ownership patterns of means of production
  • Each system has different primary objectives
3

Functions of an Economy

  • Deciding what products to produce and in what quantities
  • Minimizing production costs as much as possible
  • Distributing national income according to social and economic justice
4

Factors Affecting an Economy

  • Natural resources availability and quality
  • Human resources (population, skills, education)
  • Capital resources (machinery, infrastructure)

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