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| ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF GOODS AND SERVICES IN A PARTICULAR GEOGRAPHIC REGION |
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| TO GIVE SOMETHINGIN RETURN OF SOMETHING ELSE |
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| DONE FREELY WITHOUT BEING FORCED OF SOMETHING ELSE |
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| A CHARACTERISTIC TRAIT, ATTRIBUTE, OR VIRTUE POSSESSED BY SOMETHING |
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| SOMETHING THAT RESULTS FROM SOMETHING ELSE |
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1. OUTCOMES
2. PROPERTIES
3. RULES
4. PLAYERS |
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| FEATURES OF THE GAME OF ECONOMICS |
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1. A RULE AGAINST STEALING
2. BUYERS AND SELLERS
3. PRICES |
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| OBJECTS THAT SATISF SOMEONES NEEDS OR WANTS |
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| AN ACT OR A TYPE OF WORK DONE FOR SOMEONE ELSE, USUALLY FOR PAY |
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| TO TRADE GOODS OR SERVICES WITHOUT THE EXCHANGE OF MONEY |
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| THE CREATION OF GOODS AND SERVICES TO SATISFY WANTS AND NEEDS |
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| INPUT USED TO PRODUCE GOODS AND SERVICES |
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| SETTING ASIDE RESOURCES FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE |
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| TAKING THINGS FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER |
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| GOALS PEOPLE HAVE FORE PLAYING THE GAME OF ECONOMICS |
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1. EFFICIENCY
2. GROWTH
3. SECURITY
4. EQUITY
5. FREEDOM |
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| PRODUCING SOMETHING WITH AS LITTLE WASTE AS POSSIBLE |
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| PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OR DANGER |
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| PERSERVING DETERMINATION TO PERFORM A TASK; DILLIGENCE |
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ABSENCE OF AN OBSTACLE
~MAKING YOUR OWN CHOICES
~ABSENCE OF STRUGGLE AND NEED |
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| WHEN DEMAND IS GREATER THAN SUPPLY |
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| TO PURSUE A SPECIFIC ACTIVITY, OCCUPATION, OR FIELD OF STUDY |
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| DIFFERENT TYPES OF RESOURCCES NEEDED TO PRODUCE GOODS AND SERVICES |
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| RESOURCES CREATED BY HUMANS TO AID IN THE PROCESS OF PRODUCTION |
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1. LAND-NATURAL RESOURCES
2. LABOR-HUMAN EFFORT
3. CAPITAL-RESOURCES CREATED BY HUMANS |
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| FOUR FUNDAMENTAL QUESTIONS |
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1. WHAT IS TO BE PRODUCED?
2. HOW IS PRODUCTION TO BE ORGANIZED?
3. HOW ARE GOODS AND SERVICES TO BE DISTRIBUTED?
4. WHAT IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES? |
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1. RESOURCES ARE PRODUCING GOODS AND SERVICES ARE LIMITED
2. THE DEMAND FOR GOODS AND SERVICES IS GREATER THAN THE SUPPLY
3. ECONOMIC GOALS ARE SOMETIMES INCOMPATIBLE |
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| A SYSTEM WHERE ECONOMIC DESICIONS ARE MADE BY THE FREE CHOICES OF PRODUCERS AND CONSUMERS |
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| A SYSTEM OF PRIVATE OWNERSHIP AND FREE EXCHANGE |
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~ALLOCATION AND DISTRICUTION DECISIONS
~DECIDE WHAT TO PRODUCE
~PAY FOR INVESTMENTS
~PAY FOR LABOR |
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~PURCHASE GOODS AND SERVICES
~DECIDE WHAT TO CONSUME
~PROVIDE FACTORS OF PRODUCTION |
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| A SITUATION OF DISAGREEMENT |
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| THE USE O FORCE OF THREATS TO AFFECT SOMEONE ELSES CHOICE |
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| WAYS TO TAKE AWAY YOUR FREEDOM? |
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| AN INTENTIONAL MISREPRESENTATION OF REALITY FOR FINANCIAL GAIN |
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| INDIVIDUAL OWNERSHIP OF THE FACTORS OF PRODUCTION |
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| THE RIGHT TO PRIVATE OWNERSHIP OF LAND, LABOR, AND CAPITAL |
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| PROPERTIES OF THE FREE MARKET SYSTEM THAT LEAD TO UNINTENDED OUTCOMES |
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| THE DESIRE TO MAKE MONEY OUT OF PRODUCTION |
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| THE RESLT OF COSTS BEING HIGHER THAN REVENUE |
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| A COST OR BENIFIT THAT MOTIVATES A DECISION OR ACTION |
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| FEATURES OF FREE MARKET SYSTEM |
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1. THERE ARE LAWS AGAINST THEFT, FRAUD, AND COERSION
2. CONSUMERS AND PRODUCERS INFLUENCE EACHOTHERS DECISIONS
3. PRODUCERS MAKE DECISIONS ABOUT PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION
4. PEOPLE HAVE CONFLICTING DESIRES |
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| A PERSON WHO SPEAKS OR WRITES IN FAVOR OF SOMEHTING |
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| A SYSTEM WHERE THE GOVERNMENT RELLS PRODUCERS WHAT AND HOW TO PRODUCE |
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| AND ECONOMIC SYSTEM RUN BY THE GOVERNMENT |
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| IN A COMMAND ECONOMY TH GOVERNMENT...? |
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1. ASSIGNS PRODUCTION GOALS TO PRODUCERS
2. ALLOCATES RESOURCES TO PRODUCERS
3. SETS PRICES FOR CONSUMERS
4. DECIDES WHERE PEOPLE WORK
5. SETS WAGES FOR WORKERS
6. SELLS GOODS AND SERVICES
7. DECIDES WHO GETS WHAT AND HOW MUCH |
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| A STYSTEM AIMED AT EQUALITY OF WEALTH AMOUNG ITS MEMBERS |
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| AN IDEA ABOUT HOM SOMETHING SJOULD BE ORGANIZED |
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| THE LOWEST HOURLY WAGE THAT CAN BE LEGALLY BE PAID TO AN EMPLOYEE |
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| A SYSTEM THAT FOLLOWS BOTH FREE MARKET AND COMMAND PRONCIPLES |
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SERVES AS THE GOALS OF FREEDOM AND EFFICIENCY VERY WELL
(COMMAND PROVIDES BETTER SECURITY AND EQUITY) |
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| A DECISION MAKING PROCESS THAT SEEKS TO MAXIMIZE BENEFITS AND MINIMIZE COST |
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| SOMETHING GOOD YOU CAN GET OR SOMETHIN BAD UOU CAN ADVOID |
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| SMETHING GOOD UOU HAVE TO GICVE UP OR SOMETHING BAD YOU HAVE TO ACCEPT |
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| FOLLOWING REASON OR LOGIC |
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| ABLE TO BE MEASURED IN TERMS OF MONEY |
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| VARYING FROM ONE INDIVIDUAL TO ANOTHER |
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| MEASUREMENTS USED TO JUDGE THE CONDITION OF THE ECONOMY |
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| THE VALUE OF ALL GOODS AND SERVICES PRODUCED IN A COUNTRY |
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| PRIVATE CONSUMPTION + GOVERNMENT SPENDING + INVESTMENT + EXPORTS - IMPORTS |
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| GOODS AND SERVICES (ROADS, WEAPONS, DAS) |
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| BUSINESS INVESTMENTS IN CAPITAL (PRODUCTIVE RESOURCES) |
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| PRODUCED IN ONE COUNTRY, SOLD IN ANOTHER |
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| GOODS MADE OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY AND PURCHASED WITHING THE COUNTRY |
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| NEITHER GROWING NOR SHRINKING |
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| THE AVERAGE AMOUNT PER PERSON |
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| THE PERCENTAGE OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF WORKERS WHO ARE OUT OF WORK BUT ARE SEEKING JOBS AND ARE WILLING TO WORK |
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| RISING PRICES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES |
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| A MEASURE OF THE AVERAGE CHANGE IN PRICES OR CERTAIN GOODS AND SERVICES TYPICALLY PURCHASED BY CONSUMERS |
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| INCREASE OF THE AVERAGE LEVEL OF PRICES |
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| PRICE FROM THE PAST INCREASED BY THE INFLATION RATE TO SHOW PRESENT COST |
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| A FIXED INTEREST FINANCIAL ASSET PURCHASED FROM THE GOVERNMENT TO BE PAID BACK BY A LARGER AMOUNT OF MONEY AFTER A CERTAIN NUMBER OF YEARS U.S. FOVERNMENT BONDS ARE CONSIDERED AMONG THE SAFEST INVESTMENT IN THE WORLD |
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| ADVANCEMENTS OR APPLICATIONS THAT IMPROVE RESULTS |
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| THE SPEED AT WHICH GOODS AND SERVICES ARE MADE |
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| A PRODUCTION METHOD THAT INVOLVES LINING UP WORKERS TO ASSEMBLE A PRODUCT IN STAGES USING SIMPL REPETATIVE TASKS |
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| WHEN ONE CHANGE RESULTS IN A SERIES OF OTHER CHANGES |
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| TO GET EVERYONE TO DO SOMETHING THE SAME WAY |
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| WAYS TECHNOLOGY EFFECTS THE GAME OF ECONOMICS |
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1. SPEEDING UP DISTRIBUTION
2. INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY
3. INCREASING SUPPLY AND DEMAND
4. LOWERING PRICES |
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| A PLACE WHERE GOODS AND SERVICES ARE SOLD |
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| ONLINE BUYING AND SELLING |
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| THE SALE OF GOODS DIRECTLY TO CONSUMER |
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1. ONLINE BUSINESSES DONT NEED AS MANY EMPLOYEES
2. THERE ARE FEWER STORES TO RUN
3. THE INTERNET IS AN EASY WAY TO ADVERTISE |
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| WAYS THE INTERNET AFFECTS HOW POEPLE MAKE ECONOMIC DECISIONS |
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1. ECOMMERCE MAKES BUSINESS MORE EFFICIENT
2. PRODUCERS CAN COMMUNICATE MORE EASILY
3. ONLINE SHOPPING IS MORE CONVINIENT FOR SONSUMERS
4. CONSUMERS GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT THEY WANT TO BUY |
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| IMPORTANT ROLES CONSUMERS PLAY... |
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1. THEY DECIDE WHAT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO USE AND BUY
2. THEY DECIDE HOW MUCH TO BUY
4. THEY DECIDE WHAT PRICE THEY ARE WILLING TO PAY |
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| AN PRGANIZATION THAT OWNS, RENTS, AND OPERATES EQUIPMENT, HIRES LABOR, AND BUYRESOURCES TO USE AS INPUTS FOR PRODUCTION |
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| A COST OR BENEFIT THAT MOTIVATES A DECISION OR ACTION |
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| RESEARCH INTO THE SIZE LOCATION AND MAKE UP OF A PRODUCT MARKET |
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| THE INFLUENCE OF OTHER PEOPLES BEHAVIOR ON SOMEONES DECISIONS |
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| A GENERAL DIRECTION OF THE MARKET, LIKE A HIGHER DEMAND OF SUPPLY FOR A PARTICULAR PRODUCT OR A SERVICE |
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| LOGICAL DECISION MAKING BASED ON THOUGHTFUL ANALYSIS THAT COMAPRES THE BENEFITS AND COST OF AN ACTION |
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| PROCESS OF CREATING A STRATEGY TO PAY FOR NECESSITIES AND SAVE FORE FUTURE GOALS |
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| A FINANCIAL PLAN THAT SPELLS OUT EXPENSES, INCOME, AND PROJECTED SABINGS |
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| MONEY SPENT TO PAY BILLS AND MAKE PURCHASES |
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| TOP FIVE BENEFITS OF A PERSONAL BUDGET... |
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1. TO KNOW HOW MUCH MONEY YOU ARE MAKING
2. TO KNOW HOW MUCH MONEY YOU ARE SPENDING
3. TO KNOW HOW MUCH MONEY YOU ARE SAVING
4. TO PLAN FO FUTURE EXPENSES
5. TO PLAN FOR FUTURE SAVINGS |
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| EXPENSES THAT ARE NECESSARY AND GENERALLY DO NOT CHANGE FORM ONE TIME PERIOD TO THE NEXTS, SUCH AS A FISCAL QUARTER OF A YEAR |
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| NON-NECESSARY EXPENSES OR LUXERIES THAT CAN BE ADJUSTED OR ELIMINATED |
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| PURCHASES BASED ON A PERSONS WANTS NOT NEEDS |
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| THINGS OF VALUE THAT PERSON OR BUSINESS OWNS |
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| THE AMOUNT OF PERSONAL SATISFACTION GAINED FROM THE USE OR CONSUMPTION O GOODS AND SERVICES |
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| THE BENEFITS OF THE BEST ALTERNATIVE OPTION THATARE GIVEN UP BY A PARTICUALR DECISION |
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| PSTOCK OPTIONS, ADDITIONAL PAID VACATIONL, PROFIT SHARING |
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| BETTER WORK ENVIRONMENT, FLEXIBLE WORK HOURS, VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE, ADDITIONAL TRANING |
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| A DECISION MAKING TOOL THAT WEIGHT ADDITIONAL COSTS AND BENEFITS OF GOING FOR ONE MORE UNIT OF SOMETHIN |
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| NON-MONETARY FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE CONSUMERS... |
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| TASTE, CULTURE, BELIEFS, AND VALUES |
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| A SET OF BELIEFS, VALUES, AND BEHAVIORS SHARED BY MEMBERS OF A CERTAIN GROUP |
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| STANDARDS THAT GUIDE BEHAVIOR |
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| IEAS THAT PEOPLE ACCEPT AS TRUE |
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| THE AMOUNT OF RELUCTANCE A PERSON HAS TO TAKING CHANCES |
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| FORMS OF COMMUNICATING WITH AN AUDIENCE |
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| CONSISTS OF LL MEANNS OF MASS COMMUNICATION |
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| CONSIST OF NEW INFORMATION SOURCES |
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| PAYING TO DISPLAY A PRODUCT IN A MOVIE OR TV SHOW |
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| THE PROMOTION OF GOODS ND SERVICES COMPANIES AND IDEAS BY AND IDENTIFIED SPONSOR |
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| HOW CONSUMERS CHOOSE TO BUY GOODS AND SERVICES |
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| MAKING THE PUBLIC AARE OF A SPECIFIC BRAND OF A PRODUCT AND ASSOCIATING IT WITH QUALITY AND POPULARITY |
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| TOTAL REVENUE - TOTAL COSTS |
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| THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF MENY BROUGHT IN BY SALES |
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| THE DESIRE TO MAKE MONEY OUT OF PRODUCTION |
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| THE RESULT OFCOSTS BEING HIGHER THAN REVENUE |
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| PROFIT MOTIVE DRIVES BUSINESS TO DO TWO THINGS... |
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1. REDUCE COSTS WHENEVER POSSIBLE
2. INCREASE SALES WHENEVER POSSIBLE |
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| THE AMOUNT AND TYPE OF GOODS AND SERVICES PRODUCED |
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| RESOURCES OR FACTORS OF PRODUCTION USED T MAKE GOODS AND SERVICES |
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| RESOURCES CREATED BY HUMANS TO AID IN THE PROCESS OF PRODUCTION |
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| PRODUCTION POSSIBILITIES FRONTIER |
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| A GRAPHICAL DESCRIPTION THAT SHOWS TH MAXIMUM AMOUNTS OF TWO OR MORE GOODS A PERSON OR GROUP OF PEOPLE CAN PRODUCE FIVEN THE INPUTS AVAILABLE |
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| RESEARCH INTO THE SIZE, LOCATION, AND MAKEUP OF A PRODUCT MARKET |
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| THE ORGAIZATION AND NUMBER OF PRODUCERS PROVIDING A GIVEN GOOD OR SERVICE |
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| A MARKET STRUCTURE CHARACTERIZED BY A LARGE NUMBER OF SMALL BUSINESS IDENTICAL PRODUCTS SOLD BY ALL BUSINESS FREEDOM OF ENTRY INTO AND EXIT OUT OF INDUSTRY AND PERFECT KNOWLEDGE OF PRICES AND TECHNOLOGY |
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| PURE COMPETITION HAS FOUR MAIN CHARACTERISTICS... |
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1. A LARGE NUMBER OR SMALL BUSINESS
2. IDENTICAL OR EASLY SUBSTITUTED PRODUCTS
3. FREEDOM OF ENTRY INTO AND EXIT OUT OF THE INDUSTRY
4. PERFECT KNOWLEDGE OF PRICES AND TECHNOLOGY |
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| A MARKET STRUCTURE IN CHICH ONE SELLER HAS A GOOD WITH NO CLOSE SUBSTITUTES |
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| MONOPOLY HAS FOUR MAIN CHARACTERISTICS... |
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1. ONLY ONE PRODUCER
2. ONE UNIQUE PRODUCT WITH NO CLOSE SUBSTITUES
3. PRODUCER CONTROLS PRICE
4. BLOCKED ENTRY TO COMPETITORS |
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| A MARKET STRUCTURE CHARACTERIZED BY MANY PRODUCERS OF A PRODUCT THAT CAN BE SLIGHTLY DFFERENTIATED, ALLOWING A SMALL AMOUNT OF PRICE-SETTING ABILITY |
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| WHEN ITEMS OR ENTITIES IN A GROUP ARE DIFFERENT; OPPOSITE OF HOMOGENOUS |
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| A MARKET STRUCTURE CHARACTERIZED BY A FEW SELLERS WITH A HIGH AMOUNT OF MARKET CONCENTRATION |
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| OLIGOPOLY HAS FOUR MAIN CHARACTERISTICS... |
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1. AN UNDUSTRY DOMINATED BY A SMALL NUMBER OF LARGE BUSINESS
2. BUSSINESS SELL EITHER IDENTICAL OR SLIGHTLY DIFFERENTIATED PRODUCTS
3. BUSINESS GIVE INCENTIVES INSTEAD OF CHANGING PRICES
4. SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS EXIST TO ENTER INDUSTRY |
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| AN INDIVIDUAL WHO BEGINS MANAGER AND BEARS THE RISKS OF A BUSINESS |
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| THE PRACTICE OF STARTING NW BUSINESS IN RESPONSE TO IDENTIFIED OPPORTUNITIES |
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| FINDING NEW AN BETTER WAYS OF DOING THINGS |
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| THE AMOUNT OF MONEY CHARGED FOR A PARTICULAR AMOUNT OF ADVERTISING SPACE |
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| A METHOD OF TRANSMITTING INFORMATION |
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| THE NUMBER OF NEWSPAPERS OR MAGEZINES PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED |
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| A METHOD OF SAMPLING VIEWERS OR LISTENERS TO STIMATE THE AUDIENCE SIZE FOR A PARTICULAR SHOW |
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| COMPANIES THAT OWN A LARGE NUMBER OF MEDIA SOURCES IN VARIOUS FORMATS |
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| CENTRALIZATION OF OWNERSHIP |
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| WHEN A FEW LARGE COMPANIES OWN MOST BUSSINESS WITHIN AN INDUSTRY |
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| THE WAY A COMPANY OPERATES IS BUSINESS |
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| A DESCRIPTION OF A COMPANY'S INTENDED BUSINESS MODEL |
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| WHAT DOES A BUSINESS MODEL DO...? |
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1. IDENTIFIES POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS
2.IDENTIFIES GOODS AND SERVICES TO BE OFFERED
3. DESCRIBES THE ORGANIZATION OF THE BUSINESS
4. DESCRIBES HOW THE BUSINESS FUNCTIONS
5. EXPLAINS HOW THE BUSINESS GENERATES REVENUES AND PROFITS |
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| SOMEONE WHO SELLS GOODS DIRECTLY TO SUSTOMERS |
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| INEXPENSIVE BASIC PRODUCT |
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| THE NEED FOR EXTRA EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES THAT PEOPLE HAVE TO BUY IN ORDER FOR THE PRODUCT TO KEEP WORKING |
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| ADVANTAGES OF THE BRICKS AND CLICKS BUSINESS MODEL |
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1. KEEPS CUSTOMER LOYALTY AND TRUST WITH BOTH PHYSICAL AND ONLINE STORES
2. OFFERS CONVENIENT AND EFFICIENT ONLINE PURCHASES
3. ALLOWS QUICKER DELEVERIES THROUGH LOCAL STORES
4. EXPOSES COMPANY BRAND NAME WITH PHYSICAL STORES |
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| A COMPANY'S VALUES, BELIEFS, BUSINESS PRINCIPLES, TRADITIONS, WAYS OF OPERATING, AND INTERNAL WORK ENVIRONMENT |
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| A BUSINESS OWNED AND MANAGED BY A SINGLE INDIVIDUAL |
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| THE OWNER'S PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DEBTS OR DAMAGES INCURRED BY THE OPERATION OF A BUSINESS |
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| A BUSINESS OWNED AND OPERATED BY TWO OR MORE PEOPLE |
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| A BUSINESS WHERE EACH PARTNER IS FULLY RESPONSIBLE AND HAS UNLIMITED LIABILITY FOR THE DEBTS OF THE BUSINESS |
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| A BUSINESS WHERE EACH PARTNERS LIABILITY IS LIMITED ONLY HIS OR HER INVESTMENT IN THE PARTNERSHIP |
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| LIABILITY THAT IS LIMITED TO A PARTNERS INVESTMENTS |
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| A BUSINESS OWNED BY STOCKHOLDERS THAT IS LEGAL ENTITY WITH RIGHTS TO BUY, SELL, AND MAKE CONTRACTS |
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| A PERSON WHO OWNS A SHARE OF STOCK IN A CORPORATION ALSO KNOWN AS A SHAREHOLDER |
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| ONE UNIT OF OWNERSHIP IN A CORPORATION |
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| A CERTIFICATE SHOWING A SHARE OF OWNERSHIP IN A CORPORATION |
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| A GROUP OF PEOPLE ELECTED BY THE STOCK HOLDERS TO RUN THE CORPORATION |
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| A SHARE OF COMPANYS PROFIT THAT MANY PAYS TO INVESTORS |
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| A CORPORATION WHOSE SHARES ARE NOT PUBLICLY TRADED ON ANY EXCHANGE |
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| A CORPORATION THAT TRADES SHARES OF ITS STOCK ON A PUBLIC STOCK EXCHANGE |
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| A CORPORATION ORGANIZED TO BENEFIT ITS MEMBERS OR A SPECIAL CAUSE, NOT TO MAKE A PROFIT |
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| THE QUANTITY OF A GOOD OR SERVICE THAT PRODUCERS ARE WILLING AND ABLE TO SELL AT VARIOUS PRICES DURING A SPECIFIC TIME PERIOD |
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| THE DIFFERENT QUANTITIES OF A GOOD OR SERVICE THAT BUYERS ARE WILLING AND ABLE TO PURCHASE AT VARIOUS PRICES DURING A SPECIFIC TIME PERIOD |
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| THE AMOUNT OF SOMETHING THAT SELLERS ARE WILLING AND ABLE TO SELL AT A CERTAIN PRICE |
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| A TABLE SHOWING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PRICES AND QUANTITIES SUPPLIED |
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| THE GRAPH OF A SUPPLY SCHEDULE |
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| A TABLE SHOWING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PRICES AND QUANTITIES DEMANDED |
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| THE PRICE AT WHICH QUANTITY SUPPLIED AND DEMANDED IS EQUAL |
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| A GRAPH SHOWING THE INTERSECTION OF THE SUPPLY CURVE AND THE DEMAND CURVE |
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| THE CREATION OF GOODS AND SERVICES TO SATISFY WANTS AND NEEDS |
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| MOST FAVORABLE OR DESIRABLE |
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| THE TENDENCY FOR CONSUMERS TO BUY MORE GOODS AS THEY GET MORE MONEY |
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| DECREASING MARGINAL UTILITY |
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| THE DECREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF SATISFACTION ADDED AS EACH NEW UNIT IS CONSUMED |
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| LIMITATIONS ON A PERSONS ABILITY TO SPEND MONEY |
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| GOODS THAT PEOPLE BY MORE OF AS THEIR WEALTH INCREASES |
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| GOODS THAT PEOPLE BUY LESS OF AS THEIR WEALTH INCREASES |
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| SWITCHING FROM ONE GOOD TO A SIMILAR GOOD, USUALLY ONE THAT IS LESS EXPENSIVE |
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| WHEN ALL UNITS OF A GOOD ARE THE SAME AS EACH OTHER (GAS) |
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| THE FLEXIBILITY OF A CONSUMERS DEMAND FOR A GOOD OR SERVICE |
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| LOW LEVEL OF FLEXIBILITY IN DEMAND |
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| WHEN CONSUMER DEMAND RISES AND FALLS WITH PRICE |
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| SOMETHING THAT AN INDIVIDUAL CAN ENJOY TO THE EXCLUSION OF EVERYONE ELSE |
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| A NON-EXCLUDABLE, NON-RIVAL GOOD |
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| SOMETHING PEOPLE CANT KEEP FROM USING |
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| A NON-PAYING USER OF A GOOD |
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| WHEN SOMEONE ELSES USE DOESN'T DIMINISH THE USABILITY OF A GOOD |
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| THE INABILITY OF A FREE MARKET TO PROVIDE A GOOD THAT'S DEMANDED BY CONSUMERS |
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| THE IDEA THAT A CONSUMER DEMAND DETERMINES WHAT GETS SUPPLIED |
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| SOMETHING USEFUL THAT CAN BE BOUGHT AND SOLD |
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| AMOUNT RECEIVED BY WORKERS FOR THEIR LABOR |
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| AREA OF THE ECONOMY IN WHICH JOBS ARE OFFERED AN ACCEPTED |
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| PRODUCING A SIZABLE PROFIT |
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| THE LOWEST AMOUNT A WORKER WILL ACCEPT FOR A JOB |
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| CONECTIVE TERM FOR THE PEOPLE WHO WORK AT JOBS |
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| WORKERS AVAILABLE FOR JOBS |
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| THE MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE FROM ONE COUNTRY TO ANOTHER |
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| WHAT AFFECTS THE LEVEL OF WAGES FOR A PARTICULAR JOB? |
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1. AMOUNT OF INPUT
2. DEMAND FOR LABOR
3. EDUCATION LEVEL
4. IMMMIGRATION
5. SUPPLY OF WORKERS
6. RESTRICTION ON PRODUCERS |
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| INCREASING INTER CONNECTEDNESS OF PEOPLE AND NATIONS THROUGH COMMUNICATION, TRADE AND THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS |
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| RELATED TO OR LOCATED ON ONE'S HOME COUNTRY |
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| POLICIES THAT REDUCE OR ELIMINATE INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
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| POLICIES DESIGNED TO KEEP A COUNTRY'S ECONOMY, BUSINESS', AND WORKERS SAFE FROM COMPETITION |
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| A TAX ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
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| A SYSTEM THAT LIMITS THE IMPORT AND/OR EXPORT OF CERTAIN GOODS |
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| A GOVERNMENT PAYMENT TO SOMEONE |
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| TO SEND A JOB FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER, USUALLY ANOTHER COUNTRY |
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| WHAT THREE THINGS INCREASE AS A RESULT OF GLOBALIZATION? |
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1. COMPETITION AMOUNG WORKERS
2. OUT SOURCING JOBS TO POORER NATIONS
3. FREE TRADE AMOUNG NATIONS |
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| WORKERS IN A PARTICULAR JOB OR WORKPLACE ORGANIZED INTO A GROUP THAT PUSHES FOR HIGHER WAGES AND BETTER WORKING CONDITIONS |
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| MONEY PAID BY WORKERS TO SUPPORT THE OPERATION OF A UNION |
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| PROCESS IN WHICH A GROUP OF EMPLOYEES NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH AN EMPLOYEE |
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| A PROCESS WHERE INDIVIDUAL WORKERS NEGOTIATE WITH THEIR EMPLOYER DIRECTLY |
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| THE LEVEL OF STRENGTH BY ONE SIDE IN A NEGOTIATION |
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| STEPS TAKEN BY WORKERS TO AFFECT PRODUCTION IN ORDER TO INFLUENCE EMPLOYERS |
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| WHEN WORKERS STOP WORKING |
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| AN INTENTIONAL REDUCTION IN PRODUCTIVITY BY WORKERS |
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| REPLACEMENT WORKERS INTENDED TO END A STRIKE |
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| WHEN AN EMPLOYER PREVENTS WORKERS FROM ENTERING THE WORKPLACE |
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| WHEN WAS THE NATIONAL LABOR REACTIONS ACT PASSED? |
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| TRYING TO PERSUADE THE GOVERNMENT TO PASS FAVORABLE LAWS |
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| A SYSTEM OF INSURANCE THAT PAYS UNEMPLOYED WORKERS FOR A PERIOD OF TIME AS THEY LOOK FOR ANOTHER JOB |
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| THE INCOME THAT HALF THE PEOPLE EARN MORE THAN AND HALF THE PEOPLE EARN LESS THAT |
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| WHERE HOUSES ND APARTMENTS ARE OFFERED AND PURCHASED OR RENTED |
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| WHEN THE PERSON WHO LIVES IN THE HOUSING UNIT ALSO OWNS IT |
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| WHEN THE PERSON WHO LIVES IN THE HOUSING UNIT PAYS THE OWNER TO LIVE THERE |
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| OWNER OF A PROPERTY WHO RENTS IT TO THOSE WHO LIVE THERE |
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| A HOUSING TYPE WHERE THE OWNERS ARE THE SHARE HOLDERS IN A CORPORATION THAT OWNS THE BUILDING |
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| A HOUSE NOT ATTATCHED TO ANY OTHER HOUSES, INTENDED TO SHELTER ON HOUSEHOLD |
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| RENTER-OCCUPIED UNIT IN A BUILDING OWNED BY A LANDLORD |
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| A HOUSE ATTATCHED TO OTHER HOUSES, GENERALLY IN A LONG ROW |
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| A STRUCTURE OF TWO OR MORE UNITS WHICH ARE INDIVIDUALLY OWNED, AND COMMON PARTS OF THE PROPERTY ARE OWNED JOINTLY BY THE UNIT OWNERS |
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| PURCHASE OF AN ASSET WITH THE INTENTION IF MAKING A PROFIT |
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| THE DISTRIBUTION OF DIFFERENT GROUPS IN A POPULATION BASED ON SUCH FACTORS AS AGE, INCOME, PROFFESIONS... |
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| A LOAN GIVEN TO PAY FOR A HOUSE OF OTHER TYPE OF REAL ESTATE |
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| THE AMOUNT OF INTEREST CHARGED ON A LOAN USED TO BUY A HOUSE |
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| WHEN A PRICE BECOMES TOO HIGH TO BE AFFORDABLE |
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| MEDIAN HOME PRICE/MIDPOINT PRICE LEVEL |
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| HALF THE HOMES COST MORE AND HALF THE HOMES COST LESS |
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| PRIMARILY RESIDENTIAL AREAS OUTSIDE OF BUT NEAR A MAJOR CITY |
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| RURAL RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES FARTHER FROM THE CITY THAN SUBURBS |
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| REGULATIONS DEFINING HOW LAND IN CERTAIN AREAS MAY BE UTILIZED |
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| THE REVITALIZATION OF AN OLD AND UNDESIRABLE AREA IF A CITY |
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| THE AMOUNT OF GOODS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE AVERAGE PERSON |
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| THE PERCENTAGE OF OVERALL SALES IN A PARTICULAR AREA THAT IS MADE BY A SINGLE COMPANY |
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| FOCUS ON A SPECIFIC NARROWLY DEFINED TASK |
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| THE EXCHANGE OF GOODS AND SERVICES FOR OTHER COMMODITIES SUCH AS MONEY |
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| POLICIES DESIGNED TO KEEP A COUNTRY'S ECONOMY, BUSINESS' AND WORKERS SAFE FROM COMPETITION |
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| A TAX ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
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| A GOVERNMENT PAYMENT TO SOMEONE |
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| REGULAR CHANGES IN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY |
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| A RISE IN PRICES DRIVEN BY RISING CONSUMER DEMAND |
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| A RISE IN PRICES DRIVEN BY RISING PRODUCTION COSTS |
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| A PERIOD OF HIGH EMPLOYMENT AND RISING DEMAND |
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| A GENERAL SLOWDOWN IN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY |
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| A PERIOD OF DECREASING ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, FALLING PRICES, AND HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT |
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| SOMETHING EXTERNAL TO A SYSTEM |
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| THE REGULATION OF THE MONEY SUPPLY THROUGH VARIOUS TOOLS OF GOVERNMENT ACTION |
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| THE TAXATION AND SPENDING PRACTICES OF THE GOVERNMENT |
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| WHEN INCOME IS LESS THAN EXPENDITURES |
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| WHEN EXPENDITURES ARE LESS THAN INCOME |
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| THE SALE OF GOODS AND SERVICES IN A SMALL QUANTITIES DIRECTLY TO CONSUMERS |
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| SALES TO OTHER COMPANIES RATHER THAN TO CONSUMERS |
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| INCREASED EFFICIENCY AND OFTEN REDUCED COSTS RESULTING FROM AN INCREASE IN THE SIZE OF OPERATION OR AMOUNT OF PRODUCTION |
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| COSTS OF THE PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF DOING BUSINESS |
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| MEANS OF COMMUNICATION INFORMATION ABOUT A PRODUCT TO ENCOURAGE CONSUMERS TO PURCHASE THE PRODUCT |
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| TO BE SEPERATED OR DISCONNECTED FROM SOMETHING |
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| A FEELING OF DISCONTENT OR DISSATISFACTION |
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| ANYTHING THAT SERVES AS A MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE |
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| ANYTHING THAT IS GENERALLY ACCEPTED AS A STANDARD OF VALUE I A PARTICULAR COUNTRY OF REGION |
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| THE DIRECT EXCHANGE OF GOODS OR SERVICES BETWEEN PEOPLE WITHOUT USING ANY FORM OF MOENY |
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Definition
1. MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE
2. A STABLE STANDARD OF VALUE
3. SERVES AS A STOREHOUSE OF VALUE |
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| MONEY THAT IS A COMMODITY AND HAS VALUE AS OTHER THINGS |
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Definition
| MOENY THAT HAS VALUE ONLY BECAUSE ITS DECLARED TO HAVE VALUE |
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| A FORM OF ELECTRONIC MONEY THAT CAN BE USED TO PAY FOR GOODS AND SERVICES |
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| ACCESS TO BORROWED MONEY, DEFERRED PAYMENT FOR GOODS AND SERVICES, ALMOST ALWAYS WITH INTEREST |
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| AMOUNT OF MONEY THAT MUST BE PAID ON TOP OF THE PRINCIPAL EXPRESSED IN A PERCENTAGE OF THE AMOUNT BORROWED |
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| PAYMENT MADE FOR THE USE OF BORROWED MONEY |
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| THE INTEREST RATE ON A LOAN THAT ARE IN LESS THAN 1 YEAR |
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| INTEREST RATE ON A LOAN THAT WILL BE PAID BACK IN MORE THAN 1 YEAR |
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| THINGS OF VALUE THAT A PERSON OR BUSINESS OWNS |
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| WHAT A PERSON OWES - THEIR DEBT |
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| ASSETS MINUS LIABILITIES, ALSO KNOWN AS EQUITY |
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| A SITUATION THAT OCCURS WHEN MANY DEPOSITERS SHOW UP AT ONCE AND DEMAND THE BALANCE OF THEIR DEPOSITS IN CASH |
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| THE FRACTION OF THE BANK'S CUSTOMER DEPOSITS KEPT ON HAND/ IN RESERVE TO SATISFY DEMANDS FOR WITHDRAWLS |
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| THE MINIMUM PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL DEPOSITS THAT A BANK MUST HOLD ON HAND |
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| AN AMOUNT HELD BY THE BANK ABOVE ITS REQUIRED RESERVE |
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| A SYSTEM IN WHICH ALL DEPOSITS ARE BACKED UP BY ASSETS WITH A STORE VALUE |
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Term
| FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION |
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Definition
| A FEDERAL INSURANCE PROGRAM ON BANK DEPOSITS |
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Term
| FEDERAL RESERVE BANK (FED) |
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Definition
| THE CENTRAL BANK OF THE U.S. THAT MANAGES THE BANKING SYSTEM, CONTROLS MONETARY POLICY AND OVERSEES THE ECONOMY |
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Term
| WHAT THREE THINGS DOES THE FED DO? |
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Definition
1. REGULATES AND WATCHES BANKS
2. ACTS AS A BANK TO BANKS
3. HELPS KEEP BANKS AND ECONOMY STABLE BY CONTROLLING MONEY SUPPLY |
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| THE AMOUNT OF MONEY IN CIRCULATION IN THE ECONOMY |
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| THE EASE WITH WHICH AN ASSET CAN BE TURNED INTO ITS FULL CASH VALUE |
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Definition
| CHECKS ISSUED BY A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION WHICH FUNCTION AS CASH BUT ARE PROTECTED AGAINST LOSS OR THEFT |
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Definition
| THE REGULATION OF THE MONEY SUPPLY THROUGH VARIOUS TOOLS OF GOVERNMENT ACTION |
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Term
| EXPANSIONARY MONETARY POLICY |
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Definition
| ANY POLICY THAT INCREASES THE MONEY SUPPLY, SUCH AS PURCHASING GOVERNMENT BONDS, AND LOWERING THE FEDERAL FUNDS INTEREST RATE |
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| CONTRACTIONARY MONETARY POLICY |
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| ANY POLICY THAT REDUCES THE MONEY SUPPLY, SUCH AS SELLING GOVERNMENT BONDS, RAISING THE RESERVE REQUIREMENT, AND RAISING THE FEDERAL FUNDS INTEREST RATE |
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| THE INTEREST RATE THE FED CHARGES TO BANKS FOR DISCOUNT WINDOW LOANS, WHICH ARE OVERNIGHT LOANS A BANK TAKES IF IT NEEDS EXTRA FUNDS TO MEET IT'S REQUIRED RESERVES AT THE END OF THE DAY |
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| SALES AND PURCHASES OF U.S. TREASURY BONDS OR T-BONDS BY THE FED |
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Definition
| INVESTMENTS THAT PAY A SPECIFIC INTEREST RATE OVER A SPECIFIC PERIOD OF TIME |
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Term
| WHAT ARE THE 3 TOOLS OF MONETARY POLICY? |
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Definition
1. REQUIRED RESERVE RATIO
2. DISCOUNT RATE
3. OPEN MARKET OPERATIONS |
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Definition
| A CERTIFICATE SHOWING A SHARE OF OWNERSHIP IN A CORPORATION |
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| THE AMOUNT OF RELUCTANCE A PERSON HAS TO TAKING CHANCES |
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Definition
| LETS AN ASSET GENERATE EARNINGS, THEN REINVEST THOSE EARNING TO GENERATE THEIR OWN EARNINGS |
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| ONE UNIT OF OWNERSHIP IN A CORPORATION |
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| PIECES OF PAPER REPRESENTING OWNERSHIP SHARES IN A CORPORATION |
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| THE FIRST SALE OF A STOCK TO THE PUBLIC, ALSO CALLED AN IPO |
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| A PERSON WHO OWNS A SHARE OF STOCK IN A CORPORATION, ALSO KNOWN AS A SHARE HOLDER |
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Definition
| A SHARE OF A COMPANY'S PROFITS THAT THE COMPANY PAYS TO INVESTORS |
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Definition
| AN INCREASE IN THE VALUE OF AN INVESTMENT THAT GIVES IT A HIGHER WORTH THAN THE ORIGIONAL PURCHASE PRICE |
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Definition
| A GROUP OF PEOPLE ELECTED BY THE STOCKHOLDERS TO RUN THE CORPORATION |
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| THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES ISSUED |
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Definition
| A COMPANY WHOSE OWNERSHIP IS HELD ENTIRELY IN PRIVATE HANDS |
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Definition
| A COMPANY THAT HAS OFFERED STOCKS TO THE PUBLIC IN AN INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING |
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| SECURITY AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC) |
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| AN AGENCY OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT THAT REGULATES AND OVERSEES THE STOCK MARKET IN ORDER TO PROTECT INVESTORS |
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Definition
| A BUSINESS OWNED BY STOCKHOLDERS THAT IS A LEGAL ENTITY WITH RIGHTS TO BUY, SELL, AND MAKE CONTRACTS |
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Term
| COMMON STOCK (ORDINARY SHARES) |
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Definition
| A STOCK THAT REPRESENTS OWNERSHIP IN A COMPANY |
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Definition
| A STOCK THAT REPRESENTS CLAIM OF OWNERSHIP IN COMPANY AND HAS A HIGHER CLAIM ON ASSETS AND EARNINGS THAT COMMON STOCK |
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Definition
| A COMPANY'S OUTSTANDING SHARES MULTIPLIED BY IT'S SHARED PRICE |
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Definition
| A SURGE IN PRICES BEYOND THE REAL VALUE OF THE ASSOCIATED ASSET |
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Definition
| A MAJOR DECLINE IN THE PRICES |
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Definition
| THE MARKET IN WHICH INVESTORS HAVE THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY TO BUY A NEWLY ISSUED SHARE |
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Definition
| THE MARKET IN WHICH INVESTORS BUY AND SELL SHARES FROM EACH OTHER |
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Definition
| A PLACE WHERE BUYERS AND SELLERS OF STOCKS MEET AND AGREE ON A PRICE FOR A TRADE |
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Definition
| A STOCK MARKET IN WHICH BUYERS AND SELLERS ENTER COMPETITIVE OFFERS SIMONTANIOUSLY |
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Definition
| A STOCK MARKET WHERE TRADES OCCUR VIA A NETWORK OF COMPUTERS |
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Definition
| A BROKER THAT PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES TO CUSTOMERS INCLUDING INVESTMENT RESEARCH AND ADVICE |
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Definition
| A BROKER WHO HANDLES BUY AND SELL ORDERS AT A REDUCED COMMISSION, BUT PROVIDES NO INVESTMENT ADVICE |
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Definition
| A STOCK THAT APPEARS ATTRACTIVE BECAUSE OF VALUABLE ASSETS OWNED BY ITS COMPANY, PARTICULARLY CASH AND REAL ESTATE AND A HIGH DIVIDEND FIELD |
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Definition
| A STOCK THAT APPEARS ATTRACTIVE BECAUSE OF POTENTIAL INCREASES IN THE PRICE OF THE STOCK LEADING TO A CAPITAL GAIN |
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Term
| SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTING |
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Definition
| INVESTING IN COMPANIES THAT ARE CONSIDERED ETHICAL |
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Definition
| ANALYSIS THAT FOCUSES ON A COMPANY'S SPECIFIC TRAITS AND ON GENERAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS TO UNDERSTAND THE BEHAVIOR OF A PARTICULAR COMPANY'S STOCK |
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Definition
| ANALYSIS THAT FOCUSES ON THE ACTIVITY OF THE STOCK MARKET TO UNDERSTAND THE BEHAVIOR OF A PARTICULAR COMPANY'S STOCK |
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Definition
| THE PORTION OF A COMPANY'S PROFIT ALLOCATED TO EACH OUTSTANDING SHARE OF COMMON STOCK |
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Definition
| NUMBER OF SHARES TRADED IN A GIVEN TIME PERIOD |
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Definition
| A MENTALITY THAT CAUSES PEOPLE TO FOLLOW CURRENT TRENDS |
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| THE OVERALL SENTIMENT OR FEELING OF INVESTORS IN THE MARKET |
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| INVESTOR WHO THINKS THE MARKET OR A SPECIFIC STOCK WILL RISE |
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Definition
| INVESTOR WHO RELIEVES THE MARKET OR A SPECIFIC STOCK IS HEADED DOWNWARD |
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| A STOCK MARKET IN WHICH PRICES ARE RISING OR ARE EXPECTED TO RISE |
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Definition
| A STOCK MARKET IN WHICH PRICES ARE FALLING OR EXPECTED TO FALL |
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Definition
| CHANGING QUICKLY AND IN GREAT EXTREMES |
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Definition
| SOMETHING USEFUL THAT CAN BE BOUGHT AND SOLD |
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Definition
| A RAW, UNPROCESSED GOOD THAT IS USED TO PRODUCE OTHER GOODS |
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Term
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Definition
| A MARKET WHERE COMMODITIES ARE TRADED ON THE SPOT FOR MONEY |
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Term
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Definition
| A CONTRACT TO DELIVER A SPECIFIED CASH COMMODITY TO A BUYER SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE |
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Definition
| FAILURE TO LIVE UP TO AN OBLIGATION |
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Term
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Definition
| AN ORGANIZATION THAT SETS AND ENFORCES RULES FOR THE TRADING COMMODITIES AND PROVIDES A PLACE WHERE TRADING TAKE PLACE |
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Definition
| NOT COMPOSED OF OR CONTAINING IRON |
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Definition
| A CONTRACT OBLIGATING A BUYER TO PURCHASE A COMMODITY, OR A SELLER TO SELL A COMMODITY AT A PREDETERMINED FUTURE DATE AND PRICE |
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Definition
| SOMETHING THAT CAN BE GIVEN OR SOLD TO SOMEONE ELSE |
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Definition
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Definition
| PERSON WHO OWNS A BOND AND THEREFORE HOLDS SOMEONE ELSE IN DEBT |
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Term
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Definition
| INVESTMENT THAT PROVIDES SET AND GARENTEED PAYMENTS |
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Term
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Definition
| THE AMOUNT OF MONEY A BOND HOLDER RECEIVES WHEN A BOND MATURES |
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Term
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Definition
| THE DATE WHEN THE DEBT ON THE BOND IS FULLY REPAID |
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Term
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Definition
| THE AMOUNT THE BOND HOLDER RECEIVES AN INTEREST PAYMENTS |
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Term
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Definition
| THE CONTRACT BETWEEN AN ISSUER OF BONDS AND THE BOND HOLDER |
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Term
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Definition
| PIECE OF PAPER ISSUED BY A GOVERNMENT OR CORPORATION TO RAISE MONEY |
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Term
| THE THREE MAJOR TYPES OF MAJOR BONDS: |
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Definition
1. U.S. TREASURY BONDS
2. MUNICIPAL BONDS
3. CORPORATION BONDS |
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Term
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Definition
| A BOND ISSUER'S PROBABILITY OF DEFAULTING |
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Term
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Definition
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Definition
| ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RETURN ON AN INVESTMENT |
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Term
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Definition
| WHERE BONDS ARE SOLD DIRECTLY TO THE ISSUER |
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Term
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Definition
| WHEN INVESTORS BUY AND SELL PREVIOUSLY IS USED ISSUED BONDS BEFORE THEIR MATURITY DATE |
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Term
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Definition
| THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE HIGHER PRICE PAID FOR A BOND AND THE BOND'S FACE VALUE |
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Term
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Definition
| WHEN THE PRICE IS LOWER THAT THE FACE VALUE |
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Definition
| WHERE FOREIGN CURRENCIES ARE TRADED |
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Definition
| REGIONS WHERE DIFFERENT CURRENCIES ARE DOMINANT |
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| THE CURRENCY USED BY THE COUNTRIES THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION |
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| BUYING ONE CURRENCY WITH ANOTHER |
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| THE COST OF BUYING ONE CURRENCY WITH ANOTHER |
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| A WAY A COUNTRY MANAGES ITS CURRENCY IN RELATION TO FOREIGN CURRENCIES |
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| A CURRENCY WITH AN EXCHANGE RATE THAT IS DETERMINED BY THE FREE MARKET |
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| A CURRENCY WITH AN EXCHANGE RATE THAT IS TIED TO ANOTHER CURRENCY OR SOME COMMODITY |
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| WHEN BROKERS LEND CUSTOMERS MONEY TO MAKE PURCHASES |
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| THE USE OF BORROWED MONEY TO INCREASE THE POTENTIAL RETURN OF AN INVESTMENT |
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| THE ABILITY TO BUY OR SELL A PARTICULAR ITEM QUICKLY FOR ITS CASH EQUIVALENT |
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| FUNDING TO DO THE INITIAL RESEARCH AND PLANNING FOR A BUSINESS |
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| FUNDING TO PAY FOR EQUIPMENT, RENT, AND SUPPLIES FOR ABOUT THE FIRST YEAR OR OPERATION |
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| RAISING MONEY BY TAKING A LOAN |
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| RAISING MONEY BY SELLING STOCK TO INVESTORS |
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| FUNDS FOR A BUSINESS PROVIDED BY A GROUP OF INVESTORS |
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| WEALTHY INVESTORS WHO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR START UPS |
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| SELLING SHARES OF STOCK TO THE PUBLIC FOR THE FIRST TIME |
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| A COMPANY WHOSE OWNERSHIP IS HELD ENTIRELY IN PRIVATE HANDS |
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| A COMPANY THAT HAS OFFERED STOCKS TO THE PUBLIC IN AN INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING |
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| THE FIRST SALE OF A STOCK TO THE PUBLIC, ALSO CALLED IPO |
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| A PERIOD WHEN EMPLOYEES OF A PUBLIC COMPANY ARE BARRED FROM SELLING THEIR COMPANY'S STOCKS |
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| PHYSICAL SYSTEMS THAT ENABLE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMERCE |
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| A NON-PAYING USER OF A GOOD |
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| A TAX PAID TO THE GOVERNMENT ON NET PERSONAL OR BUSINESS INCOME |
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| A TAX ON THE SALE OF RETAIL GOODS AND SERVICES |
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| A PERSONS TOTAL PROPERTY AND RESOURCES SUBJECT TO TAXATION |
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| THE NET VALUE OF AN INDIVIDUAL OR BUSINESS INCLUDING ALL LIQUID FIXED ASSETS |
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| A TAX PAYMENT TAT IS TAKEN DIRECTLY OUT OF WAGES OR OTHER INCOME |
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| A TAX FORM USED TO CALCULATE AND DECLARE INCOME TAX |
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| AN AMOUNT THAT A GOVERNMENT GIVES BACK TO A TAX PAYER WHO HAS PAID MORE TAXES THAN WERE DUE |
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| A TAX AN EMPLOYER PAYS ON BEHALF OF AN EMPLOYER BASED ON THE EMPLOYEES WAGE OR SALARY |
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| A FEDERAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES RETIREMENT INCOMES HEALTH CARE FOR THE AGED, AND DISABILITY COVERAGE FOR ELIGIBLE WORKERS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS |
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| A FEDERAL HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE AGED 65 AND OLDER AND THOSE WITH DISABILITIES |
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| UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PROGRAMS |
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| PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE TEMPORARY AND PARTIAL WAGE REPLACEMENT TO INVOLUNTARILY UNEMPLOYMENT WORKERS |
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| TAX ASSESSED ON REAL ESTATE |
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| A TAX ON THE PROFITS FROM SELLING AN ASSET |
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| PROVISIONS OF THE TAX CODE THAT REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF TAX THAT IS OWED |
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| THE MOUNT OF INCOME THAT CAN BE TAXED |
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| A PART OF THE TAX OWED THAT DOES NOT NEED TO BE PAID; REDUCTION OF TOTAL AMOUNT OF TAXES OWED |
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| A TAX ON THE SALE OF USE OF A SPECIFIC PRODUCT OR TRANSACTION |
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| A TAX PAID AN EXPENSIVE GOODS AND SERVICES CONSIDERED TOO BE NONESSENTIAL |
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| A TAX ON A GOOD, SERVICE, OR ACTVITY THAT IS CONSIDERED PHYSICALLY OR MORALLY DAMAGING OR DETRIMENTAL |
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| A TAXATION METHOD THAT TAKES A LARGER PERCENTAGE FROM THE INCOME OF HIGH INCOME PEOPLE THAT IS DOES FROM LOW INCOME PEOPLE |
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| THE IDEA THAT TAX BURDENS SHOULD BE RELATED TO AN INDIVIDUALS CAPACITY TO PAY |
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| VARIOUS RATES OF TAXATION ASSOCIATED WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF INCOME |
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| A TAX THAT TAKES A LARGER PERCENTAGE FROM THE INCOME OF LOW INCOME PEOPLE THAT THE INCOME OF HIGH INCOME PEOPLE |
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| BENEFITS RECEIVED PRINCIPLE |
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| THE IDEA THAT THOSE WHO ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES SHOULD BEAR THE BURDEN OF TAXATION IN PROPORTION TO THE AMOUNT OF BENEFITS RECIEVED |
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| A TAX ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
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| A TARIFF DESIGNED TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE GOVERNMENT |
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| A TARIFF DESIGNED TO PROTECT A DOMESTIC INDUSTRY |
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| A TARIFF IMPOSED TO FIGHT AGAINST PROTECTIONISTS POLICIES BY ANOTHER COUNTRY |
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| INDUSTRIES IN THE EARLY STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT |
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| A SITUATION WHEN ONE COUNTRY EXPORTS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF GOODS TO ANOTHER COUNTRY AT PRICES MUCH LOWER THAN IN THE DOMESTIC MARKET |
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| WHEN ONE NATION INCREASES TARIFFS ON GOODS IMPORTED FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY AND THAT COUNTRY RETALIATES BY ALSO RAISING TARIFFS |
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| A MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL TRADE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TWO COUNTRIES |
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| A TREATY IN WHICH THE SIGNATORIES AGREE TO ACCORD EACH OTHER THE SAME FAVORABLE TERMS THAT ARE OFFERED IN AGREEMENTS WITH ANY OTHER NATION |
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| SOMETHING INVOLVING MANY SIDES OR COUNTRIES |
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| GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TRADE AND TARIFFS (GATT) |
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| AN AGREEMENT TO PROMOTE GLOBAL TRADE BETWEEN MEMBERS THROUGH A REDUCTION IN TARIFFS. IT ENDED IN 1995 WHEN THE MORE POWERFUL WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) WAS FORMED |
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| WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) |
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| AN INTERNAIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT DEALS WITH GLOBAL RULES OF TRADE. IT WAS CREATED IN 1995 TO REPLACE GATT |
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| THE TAXATION AND SPENDING PRACTICES OF THE GOVERNMENT |
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| MONEY COLLECTED FROM THE PUBLIC |
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| THE ACCOUNTING PERIOD FOR AN ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT; IN THE U.S. OCTOBER 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30 I THE FISCAL YEAR |
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| MONEY SPENT BY THE GOVERNMENT |
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| SPENDING THAT IS AUTOMATIC BY LAW |
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| SPENDING THAT IS CONTROLLED THROUGH THE ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE PROCESS |
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| A DECISION TO SPEND MONEY IN A PARTICULAR WAY |
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| A GOVERNMENT PAYMENT TO SOMEONE |
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| MOVEMENT OF MONEY FROM ONE GROUP TO ANOTHER |
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| PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THE POLITICAL DISTRICT OF A PARTICULAR REPRESENTATIVE |
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| GOVERNMENT SPENDING TARGETED TOWARD WINNING POLITICAL SUPPORT |
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| THE PORTION OF THE ECONOMY COMPOSED OF GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS |
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| THE PORTION OF THE ECONOMY COMPOSED OF BUSINESS AND INDIVIDUALS |
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| SOMETHING PEOPLE CANT BE KEPT FROM USING |
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| WHEN SOMEONE ELSES USE DOESNT DIMINISH THE USABILITY OF A GOOD |
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| GOODS THAT ARE BELIEVED TO BENEFIT BOTH INDIVIDUAL CONSUMERS AND THE SOCIETY AS A WHOLE |
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| A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT AND A PRIVATE PRODUCER |
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| GOVERNMENT OWNED CORPORATION |
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| A LEGAL ENTITY CREATED BY A GOVERNMENT TO EXERCISE SOME OF THE POWERS OF THE GOVERNMENT |
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| A CONTRACT THAT IS AWARDED AFTER THE TAKING OF BIDS |
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| TO OFFER A PRICE FOR A GOOD OR SERVICE |
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| A CONTRACT THAT IS AWARDED WITH LIMITED OR NO COMPETITION |
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| THE POSSIBILITY OF SUFFERING HARM OR LOSS |
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| PROMOTING THE INTERESTS OF CONSUMERS |
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| A MARKET STRUCTURE CHARACTERIZED BY A FEW SELLERS WITH A HIGH AMOUNT OF MARKET CONCENTRATION |
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| A MARKET STRUCTURE IN WHICH ONE SELLER HAS A GOOD WITH NO CLOSE SUBSTITUTES |
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| AN INTENTIONAL OF REALITY FOR FINANCIAL GAIN |
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| A SITUATION IN WHICH A CONSUMER IS DEPENDENT ON A PRODUCERS FOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AND CANNOT MOCE TO ANOTHER PRODUCER WITHOUT SUBSTANTIAL SWITCHING COSTS LOCK IN FAVORS THE PRODUCER AT THE EXPENSE OF THE CONSUMER |
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| THE UNLAWFUL PRACTICE WHERE TWO OR MORE PRODUCERS AGREE EITHER NOT TO BID AGAINST ONE ANOTHER OR COORDINATE BIDS IN SUCH A WAY THAT PRICE IS ARTIFICIALLY INFLATED |
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| SELLING A PRODUCT AT A PRICE THAT IS BELOW THE COST OF PRODUCTION IN ORDER TO PUSH COMPERTITORS OUT OF THE MARKET |
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| AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN TWO OR MORE PARTIES TO ACT IN A WAY THAT WILL INFLUENCE THE FREE MARKET |
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| AN AGREEMENT AMOUNG RIVAL PRODUCERS TO SELL AT THE SAME PRICE |
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| A GROUP OF PRODUCERS WHO WORKS COLLECTIVELY TO RAISE PRICES AND PROFITS |
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| THE PRACTICE OF INTENTIONALLY KEEPING SUPPLY LOW IN ORDER TO CREATE HIGH PRICES |
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| AN INDUSTRY IN WHICH ONLY A FEW LARGE SELLERS DOMINATE SALES |
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| INCREASED EFFICIENCY AND OFTEN REDUCED COSTS RESULTING FROM INCREASE IN THE SIZE OF OPERATIONS OR AMOUNT OF PRODUCTION |
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| A LAW THAT PREVENTS BUSINESSES FROM FORMING MONOPOLIES OR ENGAGING IN OTHER PRACTICES THE RESTRICT COMPETITION |
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| REGULATION LIMITING WHAT OWNERS CAN DO WITH THEIR PROPERTY |
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| A REGULATION LIMITING THE TYPE OF USE OF PROPERTIES IN PARTICULAR AREAS |
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| REGULATIONS REQUIRING SAFE PRACTICES IN THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A BUILDING |
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| THE RIGHT OF A GOVERNMENT TO FORCIBLY PURCHASE PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC USE |
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| THE BODY OF LAW REGULATING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES |
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| A MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PRICE |
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| A MINIMUM ALLOWABLE PRICE |
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| A RESTRICTION ON CERTAIN GOODS TO PREDETERMINED QUANTITIES |
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| BUYING OR SELLING GOODS IN VIOLATION OF RESTRICTIONS SUCH AS PRICE CONTROLS OR RATIONING |
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| A LIMIT ON THE AMOUNT OF A CERTAIN GOOD THAT CAN BE IMPORTED |
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| A PROHIBITION OR LIMITATION ON TRADE WITH A PARTICULAR COUNTRY |
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| THE MOVEMENT F ILLEGALLY ACQUIRED CASH THROUGH FINANCIAL SYSTEMS SO IT APPEARS TO BE LEGALLY ACQUIRED |
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| THE WITH DRAWL OF SOMEONES MONEY FROM THEIR OWN BANK ACCOUNT OR A RESTRICTION PLACED ON AN ACCOUNT |
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| GOVERNMENT LIMITATIONS ON THE FREE FLOW OF INVESTMENTS |
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| BLACK AND WHITE STUDENTS IN THE SAME SCHOOL |
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| A DECISION MAKING PROCESS THAT SEEKS TO MAXIMIZE BENEFITS AND MINIMIZE COSTS |
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| THREE STAGES OF COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS |
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1. DECIDE HOW MUCH THE ACTION/DECISION WILL COST
2. CALCULATE THE AMOUNT OF BENEFIT YOU WILL RECEIVE FROM IT
3. COMPARE TO SEE WHICH IS BIGGER - COST OR BENEFITS |
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| VARYING FROM ONE INDIVIDUAL TO ANOTHER |
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| GRANTED BY A COMMUNITY COLLEGE, JUNIOR COLLEGE OR VOCATIONAL SCHOOL AFTER 2 YEARS OF COURSE WORK |
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| SOMEONE WHO PAYS RENT TO USE LAND OR A BUILDING THAT IS OWNED BY SOMEONE ELSE |
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| OWNER OF A PROPERTY WHO RENTS IT TO THOSE WHO LIVE THERE |
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| A CONTRACT BETWEEN A RENTER AND LANDLORD |
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| A LOAN GIVEN TO PAY FOR A HOUSE OR OTHER TYPE OF REAL ESTATE |
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| PROTECTION AGAINST A RISK |
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| 6 DIFFERENT KINDS OF INSURANCE |
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1. AUTO 2. HEALTH 3. HOME OWNER
4. RENTERS 5. LIFE 6. DISABILITY |
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| MONEY PAID TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR ITS PROTECTION |
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| THE AMOUNT PAID BY A PERSON BEFORE HIS/HER INSURANCE COVERAGE STARTS |
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| INSURANCE TO PROTECT THE CONTENTS AND STRUCTURE OF YOUR HOME AS WELL AS RESIDENTS/ VISITORS |
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| 3 MAIN EXPENSES HOME OWNERS INSURANCE COVERS |
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1. DAMAGE TO HOUSE
2. DAMAGE OR LOSS OF CONTENTS IN HOUSE
3. INJURY TO PEOPLE IN HOUSE OR ON PROPERTY |
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| THE COST OF BUYING OR MAKING A REPLACEMENT OF SOMETHING |
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| INSURANCE PROTECTING YOUR POSSESSIONS WHEN YOU ARE RENTING |
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| AN INSURANCE PLAN WHERE A CORPORATION MANAGES WHICH DOCTORS YOU CAN SEE (PPO'S AND HMO'S) |
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| AMOUNT OF MONEY PAID BY THE PURCHASER FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS BEFORE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE APPLIES |
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| AN INSURANCE PLAN WHERE PATIENTS CHOOSE THEIR OWN DOCTORS AD HOSPITALS |
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| AN ACCOUNT THAT CAN BE WITHDRAWN FROM WITH A CHECK OR DEBIT CARD |
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| THE PERSON BEING PAID BY A CHECK |
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| WHERE TO RECORD THE DATE, AMOUNT PAID, AND PAYEE AND TO KEEP TRACK OF THE RUNNING BALANCE OF THE ACCOUNT |
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| A CARD THAT CAN BE USED TO PURCHASE THINGS AND THAT TAKES MONEY DIRECTLY FROM YOUR CHECKING ACCOUNT |
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| A CARD YOU USE TO PURCHASE THINGS FOR WHICH YOU ARE BILLED LATER |
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| AN ACCOUNT THAT PAYS INTEREST BUT THAT CANT BE WITHDRAWN FROM BY USING A CHECK OR DEBIT CARD |
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| PAYMENT MADE FOR THE USE OF BORROWED MONEY |
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| A NON-FOR-PROFIT COOPERATIVE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION |
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| MONEY SPENT TO PAY BILLS AND MAKE PURCHASES |
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| A FINANCIAL PLAN THAT SPELLS OUT EXPENSES, INCOME, AND PROJECTED SAVINGS |
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| MONEY THAT CAN BE USED WHENEVER ITS NEEDED FOR ANY EXPENSE |
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| THE TOTAL AMOUNT BORROWED FOR ANY TYPE OF LOAN |
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| A CASH PAYMENT FOR PART OF THE LOAN |
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| AMOUNT OF MONEY THAT MUST BE PAID ON TOP OF THE PRINCIPAL, EXPRESSED IN A PERCENTAGE OF THE AMOUNT BORROWED |
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| AMOUNT OF TIME ALLOWED TO PAY BACK A LOAN |
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| LISTING OF INFORMATION ABOUT A LOAN, INCLUDING THE PRINCIPAL REMAINING TO PAY OFF AND THE AMOUNT OF INTEREST PAID |
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| A WAY OF PAYING FOR SOMETHING YOU DONT HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO BUY OUTRIGHT |
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| RENT FOR A SPECIFIC PERIOD OF TIME |
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| THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE VALUE OF SOMETHING AT ONE TIME AND THE VALUE AT A LATER TIME |
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| SOMETHING THAT CAN BE TAKEN BACK OR AWAY IF A PERSON DEFAULTS ON A LOAN |
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| TAKE THE CARE BACK FROM THE BUYER |
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| MONETARY ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO PAY FOR COLLEGE |
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| MONETARY ASSISTANCE THAT DOESNT HAVE TO BE PAID BACK (SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS) |
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| MONETARY ASSISTANCE THAT MUST BE PAID BACK (STUDENT LOANS) |
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| A LOAN TYPE THAT IS NOT BACKED BY ANY COLLATERAL |
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| A DETERMINATION OF THE VALUE OF SOMETHING |
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| A MORTGAGE FUNDED BY A PRIVATE COMPANY |
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| A HOME LOAN WITH A MONTHLY PAYMENT THAT NEVER CHANGES |
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| A HOME LOAN WITH A INTEREST RATE THAT CHANGES FROM YEAR TO YEAR |
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| FOCUS ON A SPECIFIC NARROWLY DEFINED TASK |
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| ORGANIZATION OF PETROLEUM EXPORTING COUNTRIES |
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| POLICIES DESIGNED TO KEEP A COUNTRYS ECONOMY, BUSINESSES, AND WORKERS SAFE FROM COMPETITION |
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| THE ABILITY OF ONE PRODUCER TO ENGAGE IN MORE EFFICIENT PRODUCTION THAT ANOTHER PRODUCER |
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| A SITUATION WHEN ONE PRODUCER CAN PRODUCE A GOOD AT A LOWER OPPORTUNITY COST THAN ANOTHER PRODUCER |
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| THE BENEFITS OF THE BEST ALTERNATIVE OPTION THAT ARE GIVEN UP BY A PARTICULAR DECISION |
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| RELIANCE ON PEOPLE IN OTHER PLACES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES |
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| THE AMOUNT OF GOODS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE AVERAGE PERSON |
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| THE ACT OF STRONGER COUNTRIES TAKING CONTROL OF WEAKER COUNTRIES AND MAKING THEM DEPENDENT |
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| PHYSICAL SYSTEMS THAT ENABLE TRANSPORTATION AN COMMERCE |
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| THE USE OF STANDARD CONTAINERS TO UNITIZE CARGO FOR TRANSPORTATION, SUPPLY, AND STORAGE |
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| ACTIONS TAKEN TO REDUCE TARIFFS AND REMOVE OTHER MEASURES THAT RESTRICT INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
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| THE GROWTH OF NETWORKS OF INTERDEPENDENCE WITHIN MULTINATIONAL REGIONS OF THE WORLD |
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| THE DEVELOPEMENT OF INDUSTRY ON AN EXTENSIVE SCALE; A SOCIETYS MOVEMENT OF POPULATION AND RESOURCES FROM FARM PRODUCTION TO MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION |
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| THE ABILITY OF THE PUBLIC TO KNOW ABOUT AN INSTITUTIONS DECISIONS AN DECISION MAKING PROCESSES |
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| FOREIGN EXCHANGE RESERVES |
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| THE FOREIGN CURRENCY DEPOSITS HELD BY CENTRAL BANKS |
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| THE EXTENT TO WHICH INVESTMENT AND MONEY MOVES FREELY AROUND THE WORLD |
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| MONEY GIVEN BY ONE GOVERNMENT TO ANOTHER GOVERNMENT |
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| INVESTMENT IN AN ENTERPRISE OR BUSINESS THAT OPERATE OUTSIDE THE INVESTORS COUNTRY |
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| FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT |
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| INVESTMENT THAT ESTABLISHES A LASTING INTEREST IN ANOTHER COUNTRY |
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| THE ACT OF INVESTORS MOVING OUT OF A PARTICULAR COUNTRY EITHER IN FEAR OF INSTABILITY OR IN SEARCH OF HIGHER PROFITS ELSEWHERE |
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| A SET OF POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS THAT MUST BE ADOPTED WHEN ACCEPTING A LOAN |
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| AN AGENT THAT STIMULATES OR PRECIPITATES A REACTION, DEVELOPEMENT, OR CHANGE |
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| DEVELOPEMENT THAT MEETS THE NEEDS OF THE PRESENT WITH OUT COMPROMISING THE ABILITY OF FUTURE GENERATIONS TO MEET THEIR OWN NEEDS |
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| AN OPINION OR POSITION REACHED BY A GROUP AS A WHOLE |
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| PENALTIES APPLIED TO INFLUENCE THE BEHAVIOR OF CORPORATIONS, NATIONS, OR GROUPS OF NATIONS |
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| THE REFUSAL TO PURCHASE THE PRODUCTS OF AN INDIVIDUAL OR CORPORATION AS A WAY TO CAUSE SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PRESSURE IN HORES INFLUENCING CHANGE |
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| A GOVERNMENT ORDER CLOCKING TRADE WITH ANOTHER COUNTRY |
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| INFLICTING OR AIMING TO INFLICT PUNISHMENT |
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| A POLICY OF NATIONAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE FROM IMPORTS OR ECONOMIC AID |
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| A PENALTY IMPOSED BY ONE NATION INTO ONE OR MORE OTHER NATIONS |
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| WHEN ONE NATION INCREASES TARIFFS ON GOODS IMPORTED FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY AND THAT COUNTRY RETALIATES BY ALSE RAISING TARIFFS |
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1,ECONOMIC DEVELOPEMENT
2. LABOR RIGHTS
3.ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS
4. HUMAN RIGHTS
5.TERROISM |
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| SUSTAINED INCREASE IN THE STANDARD OF LIVING OF A COUNTRYS POPULATION |
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| COUNTRIES IN WHICH AVERAGE ANNUAL PER CAPITA INCOME EXCEEDS $9,266 AND MOST PEOPLE HAVE A HIGH STANDARD OF LIVING |
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| COUNTRIES IN WHICH AVERAGE ANNUAL PER CAPITA INCOME IS UNDER $9,266 AND/OR MOST PEOPLE DO NOT ENJOY A HIGH STANDARD OF LIVING |
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| FABRICS, CLOTHS, AND MATERIALS |
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| THE MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE FROM ONE LOCATION OR ONE COUNTRY TO ANOTHER |
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| MIGRATION FROM ONES NATIVE COUNTRY IN ORDER TO SETTLE IN ANOTHER |
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| LOSS OF INTELLECTUAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FROM THE WORK FORCE |
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| HE CONCEPT OF HUMAN FACTORS SUCH AS ETHINICITY, NATIONALITY, OR GENDER |
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| THE USE OR THREAT OF VIOLENCE TO ACHIEVE AN OBJECTIVE |
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| BLENDED, MIXED, OR COMBINED SO INDIVIDUAL PARTS BECOME INDISTINGUISHABLE |
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| THE PRACTICE OF SHIFTING SERVICE AND MANUFACTURING ACTIVITIES ABROAD |
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| THE PRACTICE OF CONTRACTING OUT SERVICE AND MANUFACTURING ACTIVITIES TO OTHER BUSSINESS USUALLY IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES |
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| WHEN IMPORTS EXCEED EXPORTS |
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| A SITUATION IN WHICH A NON U.S. COMPANY EMPLOYS U.S. WORKERS |
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| THE RATIO OF EXPORT TO IMPORTS |
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