ACTIVITY 1 Unpacking of Economics

Week 1- Economics: basic concepts

Form groups and discuss the following questions. One group member
must write down your groups answers. Report back to the class.
1. Make a list of ten wants or needs that you and your group have.
(10)
2. Explain these wants and needs and why they have not been fulfilled.
(10)
3. Develop a short definition of what you think economics is.
(2)
4. List five ways in which you think economics affects your life.
(5)
5. Explain why you are doing this subject. Give at least five reasons
(10)
6. List five jobs in which you think you would need to use economics.
(5)
Total 42