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Econ Systems Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Economic System | Producing and distributing goods in an economy |
Capitalism | Trade in industry that is owned by private owners |
Capitalist | Wealthy person who invests in a trade based on a capital system |
Entrepreneur | Person who invests in something that will either gain or loose money |
Free Enterprise | Freedom of a private business to compete for profit |
Voluntary Exchange | The free exchange among buyers and sellers |
Private Property Rights | The right of ownership |
Profit | To make money off of a product |
Profit Motive | What motivates the buyer to invest in a business |
Competition | Rivalry among businesses |
Consumer Sovereignty | Consumers determine the production of goods |
Inflation | Increase in price and fall in money value |
Fixed income | Income that remains the same throughout time |