What is Ceteris Paribus
Means ‘all other things remain equal’
Allows economists to simplify models
What is a Positive Statement
A statement made without obvious judgements or emotions
What is a Normative Statemtent
A statement which is subjective and is based on opinion
What is the Basic Economic Problem
Humans have infinte wants but there are finate resources to satisfy these wants
What to produce
How to produce it
Whom to produce it for