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Chapter 1
Vocab #2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mixed economy | an economy which combines command and market economies |
| Capitalism | private ownership of resources by individuals rather than the government |
| Consumer | person who buys and uses goods and services |
| Producer | individuals and organizations that determine what products and services will be available for sale |
| Demand | quantity of goods or services that consumers are willing and able to buy |
| Supply | quantity of goods or services that businesses are willing and able to provide |
| Competition | rivalry among businesses to sell their goods and services |
| Entrepreneur | risk taker who uses a new way to create a product or service |
| Scarcity | not having enough resources to satisfy every need |
| Profit | money left over from sales after all costs are paid |
| Natural Resource | raw materials supplied by nature |
| Capital Resource | the products and money used to produce goods and services |
| Market Price | the point where supply and demand are equal |