Economics Flashcards

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Scarcity

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The basic economic problem

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2
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Opportunity cost

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The benefit you lose as a result of a choice taken

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3
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Disposable income

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Amount of money households have available or spending and saving after income taxes have been accounted for

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4
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Tangible

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Something that can be seen or touched

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5
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Intangible

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Something that cannot be seen or touched

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6
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Debt

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An amount of money you owe to a person or company

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7
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Saving

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Putting some of your wages or salary aside for later use

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8
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Spending

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The exchange of money for goods and services

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9
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Discretionary income

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income remaining after deduction of taxes, social security charges and basic living costs

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10
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Income

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Total money received by a person form salary or wages, interest or dividend

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11
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Market

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A market is formed when buyers and sellers come together to agree a price and exchange

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