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Economics
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04/18/2013

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Term
What is a need?
Definition
Something essential to survival
Term
What is a want?
Definition
Something you would like to have, but is not essential to survival
Term
What is productivity?
Definition
Output per worker per period of time
Term
Factors of Production?
And rewards
Definition
Land- Rent
Labour- Wage
Capital- Rent
Enterprise- Profit
Term
Sectors and Definitions
Definition
Primary- Raw material Extraction
Secondary- Manufacturing
Tertiary- Service Sector
Term
Basic Economic Problem?
Definition
Resources are scarce but wants are infinite
Term
Opportunity Cost?
Definition
Next best alternative forgone when making a choice
Term
Define
-Tangible
-Intangible
Definition
Tangible - you can touch this good
Intangible - A service - you cannot touch it
Term
Define- Market
Definition
A place where buyers and sellers meet to exchange goods and services. Not necessarily physical.
Term
Define- Market Economy
Definition
All resources allocated by private individuals or groups
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