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CE U8b: US Economy

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Virginia and the United States _______________ in the production of certain goods and services, which promotes efficiency and growth. specialize
What is one reason that nations and states trade? to buy goods they cannot produce well themselves
Using technology in the global economy has led to a(n) _______________ of the cost of production decrease
In the circular flow of economic activity, both individuals and businesses can get loans from banks
In the circular flow of economic activity, households can _____________ money in banks. save
In the circular flow of economy activity, the government uses tax money to provide public goods and services
In the circular flow of economic activity, households use their wages and salaries to buy goods and services from businesses
Rivalry between producers or sellers of a good or service. competition
_______________: What is given up when a choice is made—i.e., the highest valued alternative is forgone. Individuals must consider the value of what is given up when making a choice. opportunity cost
____________________________: the amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to buy demand
___________________: the amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to make and offer for sale supply
________________: Earnings after all expenses have been paid interest
A ______________________ exists whenever buyers and sellers exchange goods and services. market
Government intervenes in a market economy when the perceived benefits of a government policy outweigh the anticipated costs. This leads to a mixed economy
What is not included as part of private property in the United States? public property
The amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to sell at a certain price is supply
A Corporation is a form of business with -- status as a legal entity
Using goods and services is known as consumption
The circular flow of economic activity, individuals sell their human resource (labor) in return for -- Wages
Consumers determine through purchases what goods and services will be produced. What is the vocabulary term for that idea? consumer sovereignty
What leads to the production of higher quality goods at a lower price? Competition
What type of economy does the United States have? Mixed Economy
What type of resource is pictured here? Capital
What type of business organization has the advantage of limited liability? Corporation
According to the scenario, Tim's earnings after all expenses have been paid are his— Profit
What type of business? The Coca-Cola company must share its profits with shareholders. Corporation
Who are the decision makers for the private sector in the U.S. economy? Individuals and businesses
A Proprietorship is a form of business organization with -- 1 Owner
Interaction of supply and demand determines— price
A Partnership is a form of business organization with -- 2 or more Owners
What type of Business? Tim is a baker who owns his own business, pays all the bills, and gets to keep all of the profits. Sole Proprietorship
What is the main risk an entrepreneur takes to start a business? Loss of Investment
An Entrepreneur is - A Person who takes risks to produce and sell goods and services in search of Profit
Which type of business is authorized to act as a legal entity, regardless of the number of owners? Corporation
What type of business? Margie and Seth decide to open a landscaping business together. These two owners will share the risks and the profits. Partnership
According to the scenario, the yard sale down the road is an example of— competition
In this scenario, Kate is a(n)— consumer
What is determined by consumer preference and price? production
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