commerce cycle test 1 Flashcards
(55 cards)
the exchange of goods or services in return for other goods or services without the use of money
Bartering
tangible items with value
goods
intangible tasks done for you
service
things that are necessary for survival
Primitive needs
things that are needed to thrive in 2025
modern needs
things that people want and aren’t necessary
wants
goods that can be reused
durable goods
goods that can only be used once
non-durable goods
the amount of money a consumer is willing to pay
price
the low supply of something
scarcity
mental or physical work
labor
the location where businesses operate
land
machinery that helps businesses
capital
the cost of not buying one thing and buying another
opportunity cost
Business marketing and management
Enterprise
extra money a consumer can use to buy wants
Disposable Income
money consumers earn
Income
things consumers spend money on once
variable expenses
things that consumers spend money routinely
Fixed expenses
a limit you set for yourself
Budget
definition of impulse buying
Buying things before considering
Creating a product
Manufacturing
buying from manufactures and distributing to retailers
Wholesaler
shops that sell to consumers
retailers