Consider the society or economy in which you live. What are its production and consumption priorities? Table 1.1 lists a range of familiar goods and services. Are they all produced in your economy? Lf so, how are they produced – in a business setting by firms, or does the government assist or evan take primary responsibility for the production of them? All of these goods and services are clearly available in the advanced “Western’ economics, but to whom are they available – everyone, or just those who are able for them?