Economic Systems
Economic Basics
Dallas Cowboys
Potpourri
100

The way in which a society decides how to use its resources to produce and distribute goods/services

What is an economic system?


100

Meaning of the phrase, "There is no such thing as a free lunch."

What is "someone pays for it somewhere"!

(farmers, transportation, prep, services, etc)

100

Wearing number 88, this star wide receiver is known for his big-play ability and highlight-reel catches.

Who is CeeDee Lamb?

100

The second best alternative

What is Opportunity Cost?

200

Individual people and businesses decide what, how, and how much to produce and distribute

What is a Market Economy? (examples?)

And why isn't the U.S. an example of a pure Market Economy?

200

Not enough resources to produce all the "stuff" everyone would like to have

What is scarcity?

200

Before being traded, this pass rusher was one of the Cowboy's most feared defensive players.

Who is Micah Parsons? (Bonus: Where is he playing now?)

200

A model that shows alternative ways an economy can use its scarce resources

What is PPC? (Bonus: What does this stand for?)

300

A system in which the government owns, controls, and decides what goods a country will produce

What is a Command Economy? (example?)

300

Factors of production and example of each

What are land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship?

300

This Hall of Fame quarterback led Dallas to three Super Bowl victories in the 1990s. 

Who is Troy Aikman

300

Can cause a shift of the PPC (3)

What are changes in resource quantity/quality, changes in technology, or changes in trade.

400

An economic system based on customs (Amish)

What is a traditional economy? (another example?)

400

Three basic economic questions 

What are What to produce, How to produce, and For Whom to produce

400

2026 first round picks (2)

Who are Caleb Downs (safety, 11th pick) and Malachi Lawrence (edge rusher, 23rd pick)

400

What you'll miss the most at Craig

Your teachers, of course!  :)

500

Has some features from a variety of economic systems

What is a Mixed Economic System?  (Example?)

500

Four types of goods

What are consumer, capital, durable, and non-durable goods?

500

Cowboys fans often say, "This is our year!" before the start of every season. 

What is optimism.   :)

500

Where you'd like to go first with Matteo once home

Whatever you choose is great!