Chapter 2 Flashcards
Economy
a system in which people produce, buy, and sell things.
What is a Primary Sector
taking raw materials from the soil or water
Examples of Primary Sector
Mining Fishing Farming Forestry Hunting
What is a Secondary Sector
using raw materials to manufacture products
Examples of Secandary Sector
Cars Manufacturer
Fur Coats
Sushi
Manufacture/ baking/cooking of food products
What is a Tertiary Sector
includes services
Examples of Tertiary Sector
Hair salons Airplanes/flights Taxi Health Care Banking Accountant Education
What are to four factors of production?
Land, Labor, Capital, and Entreponuiship
What is Land
Includes all the natural resources needed to produce goods & services ( apple tree )
What is Labor
The size & education level of the workforce
What is Capitol
A country’s wealth (money) & infrastructure (buildings, roads, power grids)
What is Entrepenseurship
Someone who has the creativity and takes the risk to develop new businesses & services
What are four Economic Systems?
Tradition, Free Enterprise, Mixed, and Command
What is a Traditional System
People trade goods and services without money
What is a Free enterprise System
Privately owned businesses create goods that people buy in markets. This is also called a market economy or capitalism