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Introduction to Economics (Course Guide)

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What is Economics?

Economics

Economics is a social science that examines how people choose among the alternatives available to them. It is social because it involves people and their behavior. It is a science because it uses, as much as possible, a scientific approach in its investigation of choices. - Principles of Economics | OER Textbook | LibreTexts

Is Economics Hard?

CH 1: eTextbook Readings | Principles of Economics | OpenStax

CH 1: Weekly Review and Questions (OpenStax eTextbook)

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