resources Flashcards
what are free goods?
goods so abundant that there is no scarcity. they have no price
what are economic goods?
scarce goods that have a price
how are goods allocated?
price system (90%), rationing- vouchers, queuing- first in first served
how do we know an economic good is very scarce?
the price is high
what are the resources of an economy?
land, labour, capital, entrepreneurship
define land
raw materials used in production and a gift of nature
define labour
human effort in production of goods and services
define capital
man made equiptment used to produce goods and services
define entrepreneurship
the person(s) who take the risk of organising the other factors of production to achieve a profit
what are other names for factors of production?
inputs, resources
define finals goods
consumer goods available for consumption for needs and wants
define durable consumer goods
consumer goods that last for a long time example, car, house
define non durable consumer goods
consumer goods that are used up immediately, example, food, drink
what are the types of production?
goods, services
what are renewable resources?
goods that are replaced or replenished within 100 years example. trees
what are non renewable resources?
Raw materials that cannot be replaced or replenished- oil, gold, silver
what are positive goods?
positive goods are beneficial to society eg, fresh air ane medicine
what are negative goods
negative goods are a cost to society eg. waste products that pollute rivers so the water can’t be used for drinking or sports
what is the payment for land?
rent
what is the payment for capital?
interest
what is the payment for labour?
wages
what is the payment for entrepreneurship?
profit
what is a subsistence society?
- everybody is independent
- working to stay at the same point as before
- no surplus
what is independence?
you rely on yourself and do not rely on others