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Economics
12th Grade
01/24/2013

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Term
earnings
Definition
money gained from earning.
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productivity
Definition
the amount of goods/services an employee produces.
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advance
Definition
to get promotion and/or raise in salary.
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workplce trend
Definition
a direction in which the workplace is moving.
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workplace oppertunity
Definition
a chance to get a job,advance in a career,or start or expand a business.
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standard of living
Definition
the style of living that a person can afford,according to his/her income.
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market economy
Definition
a free enterprise system in which consumers respond to the economy as they wish in their earning,spending,saving,and borrowing.
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gross domestic product
Definition
the total output of goods and services in a nation.
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responisible
Definition
showing a responsible approach to choices,considering obligations to others.
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prosperty
Definition
a period in which individuals/businesses are financially successful and thriving.
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recession
Definition
an economic period of six months or more where growth is slowed down.
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supply
Definition
the amount of goods/services available at any point in time.
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demand
Definition
the amount of goods/services consumer want to buy at any point in time.
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law of security
Definition
individuals,families,businesses and nations have limited resources with which to meet the unlimited needs and wants of consumers/citizens.
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trade-off
Definition
the choice of one item while giving up another.
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oppertunity cost
Definition
the highest-valued alternative that must be given up when a choice is made.
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durable goods
Definition
items with lasting value,the purchase of which is considered a form of savings.
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savings rate
Definition
the amount of money people save in an economy.
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financial security
Definition
having enough money saved to be able to withstand crises and emergencies.
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credit
Definition
borrowing;buying now,paying later.
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interset rate
Definition
percentage of amount borrowed to be added to the amount loaned and paid back.
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inflation
Definition
a period in which demand for goods/services is high and prices continue to rise.
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