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Meaning and Definitions of Economics
Economics · Chapter 1 · 1. Understanding Economics
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- Economic phenomena: scarcity of resources and the need for allocation among alternative uses
- Adam Smith's wealth definition: main features and criticisms
- Alfred Marshall's welfare definition: main features and criticisms
- Lionel Robbins' scarcity definition: unlimited ends, scarce means with alternative uses; criticisms
- Samuelson's growth-oriented definition and comparison of the four definitions