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ABU Distance Learning Centre

Principles of Economics


An introduction to scarcity, choice, demand and supply, and how societies allocate limited resources.

About This Course

Economics is the study of how people and societies make choices under scarcity. This course covers the core ideas of microeconomics and macroeconomics and shows how prices, markets, and incentives shape the decisions of individuals, firms, and governments.

What You’ll Learn

  • Define economics and the concept of scarcity
  • Explain how demand and supply determine price
  • Distinguish microeconomics from macroeconomics
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