Commerce Definitions Flashcards
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Definition of Market
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Where parties exchange goods and services
2
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Definition of Real GDP
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Stands for Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
It is the value of all goods and services produced by an economy in one year. It is adjusted for inflation
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Definition of Inflation
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A rise in prices across the economy
4
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Definition of Recession
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A contraction in economic activity
Causes reduced spending
Increased unemployment
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Definition of GDP
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Gross Domestic Product
The total value of all goods and services produced by an economy in one year (not adjusted for inflation)
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Definition of Aggregate Demand
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The total value of all spending on goods and services produced by a country over a time period