Circular Flow Flashcards
5 sector circular flow
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Name the five sectors that comprise the Australian economy
household, firms, finance, government and foreign
Leakage
Is when money goes out of the economy e.g imports
Injection
Is when money goes into the economy e.g government taxes
If leakages are greater than injections, suggest the effect that this will have on the economy. What steps could the government take to avoid this.
A recession will occur- the government can lower taxes and spending and increase the foreign exports.
Role of Government
To tax the people and use this taxation on expenditure in public projects.
Role of Overseas Sector
To import products to Australia and accept exports from Australia.
Role of Consumers
Buys good and services, pay wages and taxes, borrow money and import and export goods and services.
Role of Producers
Makes goods and services, pay wages and taxes, borrow money and import and export goods and services.
Role of Government
Change Taxes, pay wages,spend on goods and services, provide benefits and borrow money.
Role of Financial Institutions
Hold savings, lend money, aim to make a profit and pay taxes.