Economics Flashcards

(12 cards)

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Economic system

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is a way that people in a society work together to make and trade utem/goods

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traditional economy

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There is no government control, so people do business on their own

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Market economy

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is when individuals own or control businesses instead of the government

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4
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command economy

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is when the government or a single leader makes all the decisions

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5
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mixed economy

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is a common system in many developed countries

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6
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communism

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Government owns/regulates all aspects of the economy

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7
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socialism

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government owns/regulates some parts of the economy

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capitalism

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private individuals use their money to create goods and make a profit

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9
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human resources

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people who work to produce a good or service

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10
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scarcity

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a limited supply of something

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11
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Goods or services

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these are goods or services people buy

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12
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supply and demand

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supply is how much of something, demand how badly people want a good or service

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