14/15 fc for SS Flashcards
Benefit
is what you gained as the result of a decision you make
consequence
the natural logical result of an action
cost
is what you give up as the result of a decision you make
future consequence
they are the delayed results of the choices you made.
individual
single, separate
Present Consequence
are the immediate results of the choices you make.
scarcity
not enough resources to produce or purchase all of the goods and services people want and need
production
is the act of combining productive resources with entrepreneurship to make goods and services.
consumption
is the use of goods and services
Productive Resources
are the materials and labor used to create goods and services
human resources
are the talents and skills of entrepreneurs and skilled laborers that contribute to the production of goods and services
capital goods
are the human made materials needed to produce goods and services.
natural resources
are productive resources supplied by nature
entrepreneurship
happens when someone has an idea for starting a new business
specialization
the concentration of production on fewer goods and services that are consumed