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EC-003
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bilk | Cheat |
| Business risk | the possibility of loss or gain inherent in conducting business |
| Competition | The rivalry between two or more businesses |
| Contract | an agreement |
| Corporation | A form of business ownership |
| Demand | Want |
| Demographics | The physical and social characteristics of the population |
| External risk | Financial risks that a business cannot control such as inflation and interest rates |
| Financial risks | Possible events or causes that affect the companies financial growth or profits |
| Free enterprise | An eco system where the government does not own the mean of production but the people |
| Guarantee | A promise made to the consumer |
| Hazard risk | Potential events or situations that could cause harm people or event property and environment |
| Insurance | A contract where a company will pay for and sort of injury or loss |
| Investment | The use of money to make more money |
| Lease | A contract that allows others to use some property for a certain time |
| Liability Insurance | A contract where a company gives money for any losses a person or company may be responsible for |
| Markets | Arrangements for the buying and selling of goods and services |
| Obsolescence | The state of being outdated |
| Operational risk | Possible events and situations resulting from employee actions |