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SEM I. Explain the concept of Economics

Objective 3.01: Students will identify basic economic resources, economic utilities, economic systems, and the relationship of supply and demand in an economy.

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Economicsstudy of meeting unlimited wants and needs with limited resources
Resourcesused in producing products
Landnatural resources
Laboremployees/workers
Capitalmoney or equipment to operate a business
Scarcitymore desired than is available
EntrepreneurshipBusiness owner
Utilityusefulness
Form UtilityChanging raw materials
Place UtilityAvailable where needed
Time UtilityAvailable when needed
Possession UtilityMaking ways to pay for it
Information UtilityUseful information about it
Market EconomyLittle government involvement
Command EconomyGovernment involvement
Traditional EconomyThe way things are always done
Mixed economiesBlended economies
CapitalismElected government officials
SocialismReduced gap between rich and poor
CommunismRun by a political party
SupplyGoods producers are willing to produce
DemandConsumer's willingness and able to buy
Elasticitydegree to which demand for a product is affected by a change in price
Elastic DemandChange in price affects demand
Inelastic DemandChange in price doesn't affect demand
Business CycleMovement of an economy
ProsperityIncreased attendance and purchases
RecessionDecreased attendance and purchases
DepressionLowest poing of attendance
RecoveryGradual growth of spending on leisure activity


CTE Marketing Teacher
West Mecklenburg High School
Charlotte, NC

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