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SS1: ECONOMICS - 1ST TERM

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  1. Introduction to Economics | Week 1
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    1 Quiz
  2. Basic Concept of Economics | Week 2
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    1 Quiz
  3. Basic Tools for Economic Analysis | Week 3
    8 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  4. Measure of Central Tendency | Week 4
    4 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  5. Theory of Demand & Supply I | Week 5
    5 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  6. Theory of Demand & Supply II | Week 6
    7 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  7. Theory of Production I | Week 7
    7 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  8. Theory of Production II | Week 8
    4 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  9. Basic Economic Problems of the Society | Week 9
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  10. Economic System | Week 10
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Topic Content:

  • Definition of Economies of Scale
  • Types of Economies of Scale
  • Internal Economies of Scale
  • External Economies of Scale

What is Economies of Scale?

Economies of scale are the cost advantage or benefit a firm or an industry derives, as a result of the expansion of its scope of production, and are typically measured by the amount of output produced per unit of time.

Types of Economies of Scale:

1. Internal economies of scale.
2. External economies of scale.

Internal Economies of Scale:

Internal economies, also known as large-scale production, refers to the benefit of a firm or industry, derived as a result of an internal increase in the level of output, or production. 

Advantages of Internal Economics of Scale: 

1. Technical Economies: Large-scale production enables firms to use advanced plants, and machines, which can double the firm’s output. It ensures the optimum use of resources and utilization of plants and machinery to full capacity. 

 

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Question 1

Explain the characteristics of a small scale firm

  • Limited area of markets
  • Simple techniques are being used for production
  • Primary and tertiary production are small firms
  • Few workers are involved
  • Capital involved is very small

Question 2

Explain the importance of labour as a factor of production

  1. The reward of labour is wages and salary
  2. Labour encourages participation in production activities
  3. Highly skilled labour renders special services when needed
  4. Without labour, land and capital will be idle
  5. Labour provides necessary man-power for the production of goods and services

Question 3

Discuss the advantages of Internal economics of scale

  1. Technical economy
  2. Administrative or managerial economy
  3. Utility of by-products
  4. Financial economies
  5. Marketing economies
  6. Risk bearing economy
  7. Research economy
  8. Welfare economy
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