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18 commonsense assertions
Concepts (18) inflation (1) market equilibrium (1) deficit (1) derivative (1) finance (1) investment (1) money (1) opportunity cost (1) overshoot (1) parity (1) consumer behavior (1) convex combination (1) government intervention (1) index (1) job security (1) saving money (1) trade (1) wealth distribution (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 inflation Economics Inflation is the general rise in price levels that impacts purchasing power and economic stability in an economy. 4
2 market equilibrium economics Market equilibrium in economics is the balance between consumer demand and producer supply in a market situation. 4
3 deficit economics A deficit occurs when expenses exceed income, leading to potential debt. 2
4 derivative economics Derivatives are financial instruments used in economics for hedging or speculation in the stock market based on underlying assets. 2
5 finance economics Financial shortfall occurs when expenses exceed revenues, resulting in debt or a negative balance. 2
6 investment Economics Investing in financial instruments for future gain is a fundamental economic principle. 2
7 money Economics Money is used as a medium of exchange, unit of account, and store of value within an economic system. 2
8 opportunity cost economics Opportunity cost is the value of the next best alternative foregone in decision-making and is fundamental in economics. 2
9 overshoot economics Overshoot occurs when demand outstrips supply, leading to market imbalances and possible economic downturns. 2
10 parity economics In economics, parity refers to the equality of values, including exchange rates and purchasing power. 2
11 consumer behavior Economics Consumer behavior in economics is driven by the satisfaction of wants and needs through the allocation of limited resources. 1
12 convex combination Economics In economics, a convex combination refers to a portfolio of assets with non-negative weights that sum to one. 1
13 government intervention Economics Government intervention in the economy is necessary to correct market failures and ensure public welfare. 1
14 index Economics Indices are widely used in financial markets to monitor the performance of assets or markets. 1
15 job security Economics In Economics, stable employment with benefits and long-term security is highly valued. 1
16 saving money Economics Saving money for future investments and emergencies is a common practice in economics. 1
17 trade Economics Trade in economics influences income distribution, employment, and resource allocation within an economy. 1
18 wealth distribution Economics Fair and equitable wealth distribution is essential for societal well-being and economic stability in economics. 1