Economics

Economics is the social science that studies how individuals, groups, and nations allocate scarce resources to satisfy their wants and needs. It examines the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, focusing on the behavior of economic agents and the economic systems in which they operate. Economics is broadly divided into two main branches: microeconomics, which analyzes the choices of individuals and firms, and macroeconomics, which looks at the economy as a whole, including issues like inflation, unemployment, and economic growth. The discipline utilizes various theories and models to understand economic behaviors and to formulate policies aimed at improving economic well-being.