A | B |
trust | large group of businesses that benefit from high prices they agree to charge |
monopoly | a single business with the power to control prices in a market |
laissez faire | an economic approach in which the government does not interfere with businesses |
revenue | income |
16th amendment | started the collection of income tax |
tariff | a tax on imports |
money supply | the amount of money circulating in the economy |
inflation | a general rise in prices throughout the economy |
recession | a slowdown in economic activity and production |
Federal Reserve | the central bank of the United States |
discount rate | what the FED charges financial institutions for short-term loans |
reserve rate | amount of money banks are required to have on hand |
contract | legal agreements |
self assessment | an awareness of individual talents, interests, and goals |