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Economic Systems
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Capital | Man made things used to make something else. |
| Command Economy | All values based on doing what is best for society in cooperation, but under the leadership of the government decisions. |
| Efficiency | Not wasting scarce resources |
| Equity | Equal distribution of resources |
| Freedom | Ability to buy/sell what you want or change jobs. |
| Growth | Increasing the total output of goods in a society and leading to a rise in GDP |
| Labor | Using your skills and abilities to earn an income |
| Land | Natural resources or “gifts from nature” |
| Market Economy | Values based on the individuals of a society. |
| Opportunity Cost | The value of your next best alternative – what you did not choose |
| Security | Protect individuals from unemployment and economic crashes |
| Scarcity | Unlimited wants and limited resources |
| Stability | General overall level of prices remain fairly stable |
| Traditional Economy | All values are based on custom |