“an inquiry into the nature and cause of the wealth of nations.” Adam Smith (1776)
“the science which studies human behaviour as a relationship between the ends and scarce means which have alternative uses.” Lionel Robbins (1935)
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Economics is a social science that studies the decision making of economic agents and their behaviour regarding the allocation of scarce resources in society.
What is Macroeconomics?
Macroeconomics can be defined as the study of the economy as a whole, focusing on aggregate characteristics and economy-wide factors such as interest rates, inflation, growth and unemployment at the national level.
What is Microeconomics?
Microeconomics can be defined as the study of the economic behaviour of individuals and firms in different markets, such as the markets for cupcakes, petrol and smartphones.