Lesson 13 pg. 42 - 47 Flashcards
What three basic components of capitalism is the proficiency of the market economy owed to?
> property rights, freedom of enterprise and competition in a market environment, and limited government
Describe intellectual property
> is result of creative labor, and may include the rights to a song, written work, computer program, or a patent to an invention
What two entities make the majority of economic decisions in the free market?
The two entities–private households and private business–make the majority of economic decisions in the free market.
Define circular flow model
circular flow model - simplified diagram illustrating how resources and products move through market
List two components that the market has
> resource market, in which factors of production are sold
>product market, in which consumer products are sold