Econ 1 flashcards
Opportunity cost
the cost of choosing; what you give up by choosing one option
Macroeconomics
explores the economy as a whole
Scarcity
the fixed amount of goods or services available
Traditional economy
an economic system in which traditions, customs, and beliefs help shape the goods and services the economy produces, as well as the rule and manner of their distribution also referred to as a subsistence economy, a traditional economy is defined by bartering and trading
Command economy
an economic system in which the means of production are publicly owned and economic activity is directed by a central government or portion of the government
Market economy
an economic system in which the forces of supply and demand determine what goods and services are produced
Mixed economy
an economy which practiced characteristics of both command and market economies; supply and demand largely influence the economy, but there is government intervention to meet certain economic goals
Opportunity cost
the cost of choosing; what you give up by choosing one option
Goods
objects that can fulfill human wants/needs, provide utility
Services
economic activity that is intangible; provides utility, but cannot be stored
