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  • Scarcity
    A condition where unlimited desires exist but only finite resources are available to satisfy them.
  • Resources
    Items such as time, money, or physical assets that are used to fulfill wants and needs.
  • Trade-offs
    Situations requiring a choice between alternatives, where selecting one means forgoing another.
  • Opportunity Cost
    The value associated with the next best option that is sacrificed when making a decision.
  • Alternative
    A possible option or course of action considered when making a choice.
  • Wants
    Desires for goods, experiences, or services that exceed available means to obtain them.
  • Choice
    The act of selecting among competing options due to limited means.
  • College Tuition
    A monetary expense incurred for education, often considered in evaluating opportunity costs.
  • Full-time Job
    Employment that could be pursued instead of other activities, often referenced as an alternative.
  • Room and Board
    Living expenses associated with education, included in the total cost of attending college.
  • Fees
    Additional charges related to services or activities, contributing to the overall cost of choices.
  • Bank Account
    A financial resource used to store money, influencing the ability to fulfill wants.
  • Desires
    Longings for experiences or possessions that drive decision-making under scarcity.
  • Economics
    A field examining how individuals and societies allocate limited resources to satisfy unlimited wants.