Ekonomics, often referred to as economics, is the social science that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. It analyzes how individuals, businesses, and governments make choices about allocating limited resources to satisfy various needs and wants. Economics can be divided into two main branches: microeconomics, which focuses on individual and business decision-making, and macroeconomics, which looks at the economy as a whole, including issues like inflation, unemployment, and economic growth. Ultimately, it seeks to understand how economies function and how economic agents interact within them.