Ch 7 Flashcards
The quality of producing effectively with a minimum of waste
Efficiency
The total amount invested in the production of a good
Input
The total amount of a good that is produced
Output
The sum cost of all the factors of production used in making goods
Total cost
The sum cost of all the factors of production used in producing one unit of a good
Average cost
The production of goods in which a country or region has absolute or comparative advantage
Geographic specialization
The theory that domestic manufactures need government protection against foreign competitors
Protectionism
Whenever there are no restrictions or penalties placed upon the exchange of goods
Free trade
Taxes that must be paid on imported goods before they’re allowed to enter an area
Tariffs