¿CUALES son los AGENTES ECONOMICOS? 😱 | Economía de la empresa 03#
What Are Economic Agents?
Introduction to Economic Agents
- The video introduces the concept of economic agents, defined as actors that influence the functioning of an economy.
- Economic agents work systematically together in society's general economy, making decisions aimed at improving their well-being.
Types of Economic Agents
Families
- Families are identified as one of the three main economic agents, serving as the basic unit of consumption.
- They aim for maximum satisfaction through consuming goods and services while also owning most productive resources needed by companies.
- Families play a dual role: they are both consumers and producers (e.g., renting premises to companies).
Companies
- Companies are described as the fundamental unit of production, focused on manufacturing goods and services for profit maximization.
- They combine land, labor, and capital—factors produced by families—to create value in economic goods and services.
The State
- The state encompasses all public administrations (e.g., autonomous communities, county councils), playing a crucial role in regulating economic activity.
- It establishes legal frameworks for businesses and provides necessary infrastructure (roads, ports, etc.) for smooth economic operations.
Functions of the State
- The state offers public goods/services like justice, health care, and education while redistributing income to reduce inequalities through fiscal policy.
- It owns part of productive factors such as capital and natural resources with the goal of maximizing societal economic well-being.
Circular Flow of Income