The Economic Problem The economic problem is simply the process of providing for the material well-being of society.(Heilbroner) In my own words, I feel that the economic problem is simply that there are to many jobs and to many people that are not qualified for the “right” job that they can perform. This then leads to people who do not have the “right” job for them to not work, because they feel that that is not the job for them. This could be a huge problem that eventually leads to unemployment. Also as technology improves we will no longer need people to do the job but machinery. Tradition is particular rules that have been adapted to society. This is simply being handed do