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What is Economics
Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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Economics
12th Grade
09/12/2011

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Scarcity

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Not enough of a certain resource to satisfy people's needs and wants

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Economics

Definition

 

 

the study of how people, business, and governments choose to use their resources

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Goods

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things that can be seen, touched, and bought or sold

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Service

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an activity performed for others for money, such as teaching or selling

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Factors of Production

Definition

the four things needed to produce goods and services:

  • natural resources
  • labor
  • capital
  • entrepeneurs
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Natural Resource

Definition
something provided by nature, such as wood, oil and coal, that can be used to produce goods and services.
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