A | B |
free markets | markets allowed to operate without undue intereference from the government |
competition | rivalry between business exist to keep quality up and prices fair |
private ownership | individuals/businesses own personal property and resources without undue intereference from the govenrment |
profit | money left over after expenses are paid |
consumer sovereignty | individuals deteremine through purchases what will be produced |
proprietorship | single business owner taking all risk and making all profit |
partnership | two or more business owners, sharing risk and profits |
corporation | many owners, limited liabilty and small share of profits |
deposit | money entrusted to a bank for safe keeping |
interest | money earned on deposit in a bank |
global economy | worldwide markets |
entrepreneur | boss, risk taker, profit seeker |