A | B |
Market Economy | Buyers and Sellers are free to choose what and how to make and sell |
Price | The amount agreed on for the exchange of goods or services |
Market | Where buyers and sellers come together |
Demand | The quantity of items consumers want to purchase |
Supply | The quantity of items sellers have available |
Law of Demand | As price goes up, people will want less |
Law of Supply | as price goes up, sellers will want to make more available |
Suplus | Supply > Demand : Too Much |
Shortage | Supply < Demand: Too Little |
Equilibrium Price | The price where buyers and sellers agree |
Wants | Luxury items - Make life easier |
Needs | Necessary items for survival |