click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Unit 7
Economics Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Economics | The study of how people use resources to satisfy their wants. |
| Opportunity Cost | The value of the next best alternative given up when a choice is made. |
| Production | The process of creating goods and services. |
| Resources | Limited items used to satisfy wants and needs. |
| Scarcity | The condition of limited resources and unlimited wants. |
| Wants | Desires that people have, which are unlimited. |
| Needs | Basic requirements for survival. |
| Trade | The exchange of goods or services. |
| Market | A place where buyers and sellers interact. |
| Economy | The system in which resources are used to produce and distribute goods and services. |