Saving Savings is when you put Economics _________________ away Study Guide 2 to ______________ later. Name: Keep this study guide to review and study for the economic test. __________________ Preview of Topics Choices Economic Choice Opportunity Cost Scarcity Savings Choices v People make choices Opportunity Cost When you ____________ Scarcity Scarcity means that because they cannot between two things have everything they (candy or ice cream), __________. A choice the opportunity cost is is made when goods, the thing you DID NOT not able to have all services, or ___________ choose. the ______________ and are limited. Making a choice means you must Choices Choice Made ice cream or popcorn ice cream Opportunity Cost ___________________ are limited. People are services they want. You have a shortage. _______ something up. Economic choice is Examples: spend now or save for the future save for the future the choice you make Make your own… when you buy Choices goods, ____________, or resources. Choice Made Opportunity Cost 1 pencil 2 boys 2 dolls 3 girls