Overview
Every time we choose to do something (consume it or produce it), we give up doing or gaining something else that could give us a certain level of benefit or satisfaction. Choices exist because of our limited (scarce) resources. Even if you were the richest person in the United States, you still cannot do more than one thing at a time. For example, you cannot watch a movie and sleep at the same time, and you cannot fish and bike at the same time.
When we make choices, we usually weigh se..
Week 1: Discussion Question
Have you ever wondered why people act the way they do on Black Friday or on the 4th of July? Or why wealthy people and nations have less children than poorer ones? Or why we buy flowers or a card for a loved one knowing that it will end up in the garbage later? Or why some countries are poor while others are rich? Or why some people live longer in some parts of the world than others? Or why wars happen? These are among countless questions that could be answered thr..