A | B |
scarcity | when wants exceed resources |
capital resources | goods produced and used to make other goods and services |
natural resources | gifts of nature, land, minerals |
hunam resources | knowledge and skills of workers |
entrepreneurial resources | initiative to improve |
command economy | run by central government |
market economy | private ownership,supply & demand centered, individuals make decisions |
socialist economy | more government ownership |
mixed economy | a comand & market economy |
traditional economy | decisions based on traditions, customs |
supply | how much of a good/service is available at different market prices |
demand | individual's need/desire for a good/service at a given price |
law of demand | as prices fall, demand increases and vice-versa |
law of supply | as prices increase, supply increases and vice-versa |
price | the amount at which a good/service will be sold in the market |