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The solution is brief and concise and explains what economics is in few paragraphs. This is in no way a comprehensive answer. Students downloading this response should expect a brief answer that is to the point

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Two fundamental facts provide a foundation for the field of economics:

1.The first fact is the society's material wants, that is the material wants of its ...

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