Economic Terms Historical Economic Systems Modern Economic Systems The Marketplace
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What is Economics?
The study of how people's wants and needs are met.
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What is 'Feudalism?"
A system in which hereditary nobles gave protection to the people who lived and worked on his land, in return for their services.
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What is 'Socialism?'
An economic and political system in which government own some property, and runs some businesses.
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What is 'the Market?'
An area of economic activity where buyers and sellers come together, such as 'Wall Street.'
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What is a 'Resource?'
Something that is used to make goods and provide services.
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What is 'Mercantilism'
An economic system based on the idea that a country becomes strong by having wealth and controlling the market.
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What is 'Communism?'
An economic and political system, based on one party rule, in which government owns all property and businesses.
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What is 'Capital?'
Money and financial power based on things of worth, such as buildings, machines, and tools, needed to begin a new company or business.
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What is 'Scarcity?'
The economic condition that arises when there is not enough goods or services to meet the needs of the market.
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What is 'Capitalism?'
An economic system in which people and businesses own and control production; also known as a "market economy."
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What is a 'Mixed Economy?'
An economic system which features aspects of both Capitalist and Socialist economic systems.
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What is 'Supply and Demand?'
The amount of a product that is available for sale, versus the amount of a product customers want to buy or are willing to pay.






Economics Vocabulary

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