JAMB Economics 2007 Question 2

Question 2

Basic Concepts

The logical sequence of basic concepts in economics is

  1. A.wants, choice, scarcity and opportunity cost
  2. B.scarcity, choice, scale of preference and opportunity cost
  3. C.wants, scarcity, choice and opportunity cost
  4. D.scarcity, wants, choice and scale of preference
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (wants, scarcity, choice and opportunity cost)

Explanation

Human wants come first; resources to meet them are scarce, so we must choose, and every choice has an opportunity cost.