Talouteenesimerkiksi

Talouteenesimerkiksi is a term used in Finnish-language discussions of economics to denote an illustrative example used to explain economic principles. It is not a formal concept in economics but a pedagogical device commonly found in textbooks, lecture notes, blogs, and classroom exercises.

The term appears to be a compound neologism built from talous (economy) and esimerkiksi (for example), functioning as a label for a hypothetical scenario introduced to illustrate a point. Its usage is informal and context-dependent, and it may appear in general education materials rather than scholarly research.

In practice, talouteenesimerkki introduces simplified models or cases to demonstrate how theoretical concepts play out in real-world situations. Typical instances include a market with a single good, a consumer facing a budget constraint, or a government policy affecting welfare, all presented to illuminate ideas such as supply and demand, opportunity costs, or elasticity.

Because it is not a standardized term, its exact meaning can vary between authors and courses. When encountered, readers should rely on the surrounding description to interpret which economic principle is being illustrated and which assumptions are being used.

Related concepts include economic models, teaching examples, and Finnish economics education.