An economy is a system on individuals,
businesses and governments that
produces, sells and buys goods and
services.
What is Economics?
Economics is the study of how individuals,
businesses and governments make
choices on where to allocate limited
resources.
Economic
Resources
Land
Land is the natural
resources available in a
country for use in the
production of goods and
services. Economic return=Rent
Labour
Labour is all the workers in a
country who are available to help
produce goods and services.
Economic Return=Wages
Capital
Capital is all the financial resources that
are available in a country to help with the
production of goods and services.
Economic Return= Interest
Enterprise
Enterprise is the act of the person or business
that brings together the land, labour and
capital to produce goods and services.
Economic Return=Profit
Types of Economic
Systems
Free Economy
A free economy is an economy in which anyone is
free to make decisions about the production of goods
and services. Anybody can set up a business, as long
as its legal. Sometimes called a capitalist system.
Controlled Economy
A controlled economy is an economy in
which the government has total control
over the production of goods and
services. Sometimes called a communist
or socialist system. eg- north korea.
Mixed Economy.
A mixed economy is an
economy in which the
government and businesss
share the production of
goods and services. eg-
irish economy.