Economics

Economics is the social science that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. It examines how individuals, businesses, governments, and societies allocate limited resources to meet their needs and desires. Economics is divided into two main branches: microeconomics, which focuses on the behavior of individuals and firms in making decisions regarding the allocation of resources, and macroeconomics, which looks at the economy as a whole and analyzes aggregate indicators like GDP, unemployment, and inflation. The discipline employs various theories and models to explain economic phenomena, predict outcomes, and guide policy decisions. Ultimately, economics seeks to understand how economies function and how economic agents interact within different market structures and conditions.