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Basic Economic Terms

AB
Capital ResourcesProducts and money used to convert natural resources into products; includes tools, money and buildings
CompetitionRivalry among similar businesses to sell goods and services
ConsumerPerson or organization who buys and uses goods and services; determines demand
DemandQuantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to buy
EntrepreneurRisk taker who uses resources in an entirely new way to create a new product or service
GoodsThings you can see and touch
Market PricePoint where supply and demand are equal
NeedsThings that are required to live
Opportunity CostThe value of the next-best alternative that you did not choose
ProducerPerson or organization who makes goods and performs services; determines supply
ProfitMoney left from sales after all expenses are paid
ServicesActivities that are consumed at the same time they are produced
ScarcityNot having enough resources to satisfy every need - cause of the basic economic problem
SupplyQuantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to produce
WantsThings that add comfort and pleasure to your life


Integrated Lit. Instructor
Crater High School

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