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global econ
economics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| profit motive | the incentive that drives the individuals and buisness owners to improve their material well being. |
| open oppertunity | the principle that anyone can compete in the marketplace |
| lagal eguality | the principle that everyone has the same legal rights. |
| private property rights | the principilty that people have the right to control their possesions an use them as they wish |
| free contract | the principle that people may decide what agreements they want to enter in to. |
| voluntary exchange | the principle that people may decide what, when, and how they want to sell. |
| interest group | a private organization that tries to persuade public officials to act in ways that benefits its members. |
| patriotism | love of ones counrty |
| eminent domain | the right of government to take private property for public use. |
| public interest | the concerns of society as a whole |
| public disclosure law | laws requiring companies to provide information about there products an services |