HASS-economics 2 Flashcards
interdependence
two way relationships where we rely or benefit from each other to satisfy needs and wants
opportunity cost
loss of other alternatives when one alternative is chosen
comparative advantage
an ability to produce something more efficiently then another
specialisation
when an individual/country/company focuses on producing one thing and rely on others to produce everything else
competitive advantage
when a business is able to outperform similar businesses in a market
cost leadership
producing and offering g+s at the lowest price for consumers
product differentiation
providing a good or service that is different or distinct from others
marketing
activities that convey the value of a good or service
Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
activities a business engages look beyond profits for share- holders demonstrates rare for environment an broader community
innovation
a new idea or more efficient product that makes it better than others