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V1 on 1.1.1. The Concept Map of Economics (Robbins)

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Given Data
Consistent Set of Implications
from the Given Data
Exchange with each other,
or
Postpone their use for later.  
Not a category of behavior 
e.g. buying/selling but an aspect.

In the same sense as in wealth is an aspect of a small well in a large desert. 
Multiple Motives Which Have Significance for Our Actions.
The resources do not permit the
simultaneous gratification of all the ends. 
Economics
consists of the concepts of
Scientific Study
is
results from
Economic Aspect of Behavior
trigger
are
Multiple Ends
Multiple Means 
implies
Scarce
implies
Substitute
have traits
Formal Logic, and Mathematics.
requires
Relative Valuations ::
Different ratios of valuations between Means due to different degrees of their scarcity
due to changes in means or ends.
Inductive Logic: Statistical Methods, Experimentation etc.
requires
Identifying Relation with the Practical Problems 
Requires