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Economic Institutions

Economic Institutions and Public Policy' refers to the frameworks and regulations established by governments and organizations that influence economic behavior and resource allocation, impacting public health, environmental sustainability, and the management of biological resources. These institutions shape policies that govern the interaction between economic activities and biological systems, ultimately affecting societal well-being and ecological balance.

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Economic institutions are vital components of any economy, shaping the rules and frameworks that govern economic interactions. They include various organizations and regulatory bodies that influence public policy and economic behavior. Understanding these institutions helps us analyze how policies a...

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Key Terms

Market Structure
The organization of a market based on the number of firms and the nature of competition.

Example: Perfect competition, monopoly, and oligopoly are different market structures.

Regulatory Body
An organization that supervises and enforces laws and regulations in a specific sector.

Example: The Federal Reserve regulates the banking industry.

Public Goods
Goods that are non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning they are available for everyone to use.

Example: National defense is a public good.

Fiscal Policy
Government policy regarding taxation and spending to influence the economy.

Example: Increasing taxes to reduce inflation is an example of fiscal policy.

Social Welfare Programs
Government programs designed to provide assistance to individuals in need.

Example: Food stamps and unemployment benefits are social welfare programs.

Institutional Framework
The set of formal and informal rules that govern economic interactions.

Example: Laws, regulations, and norms form the institutional framework.

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Key Concepts

Market StructuresRegulatory BodiesPublic GoodsFiscal Policy