How the market works: economic foundations

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a good/ service which is necessary for survival/ everyday function eg. water or shelter
need
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a good/ service which is desired but not a necessity eg. branded clothes
want
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the production of goods/ services to satisfy the needs/ wants of consumers
central purpose of economic activity
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main economic groups: c________
consumers
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main economic groups: p________
producers
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main economic groups: g_________
government
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the resources required to manufacture goods/ services
factors of production
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factor of production: l___
land
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factor of production: l_____
labour
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factor of production: e_________
enterprise
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factor of production: c______
capital
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we have infinite wants but finite resources available to fulfill them
basic economic problem
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the next best opportunity forgone when making an economic decision
opportunity cost
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the amount of a good/ service a consumer is willing and able to purchase at a given time and price
demand
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the amount of a good/ service available for purchase
supply
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a good/ service which is desired but not a necessity eg. branded clothes

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want

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the production of goods/ services to satisfy the needs/ wants of consumers

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main economic groups: c________

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main economic groups: p________

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