Economics Flashcards
Scarcity
The basic economic problem
Opportunity cost
The benefit you lose as a result of a choice taken
Disposable income
Amount of money households have available or spending and saving after income taxes have been accounted for
Tangible
Something that can be seen or touched
Intangible
Something that cannot be seen or touched
Debt
An amount of money you owe to a person or company
Saving
Putting some of your wages or salary aside for later use
Spending
The exchange of money for goods and services
Discretionary income
income remaining after deduction of taxes, social security charges and basic living costs
Income
Total money received by a person form salary or wages, interest or dividend
Market
A market is formed when buyers and sellers come together to agree a price and exchange