Economics

Economics is the social science that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. It examines how individuals, groups, and societies allocate scarce resources to meet their needs and wants. Economics is divided into two main branches: microeconomics, which focuses on the behavior of individual consumers and firms in decision-making and resource allocation, and macroeconomics, which looks at the economy as a whole, including issues like inflation, unemployment, and economic growth. The field utilizes various theories and models to analyze economic behavior and inform public policy.