social studeys ch 21 Flashcards
capital goods
the factories, machines, technology, tools, equipment, and any other man-made goods used to make other goods or services
competition
a situation where multiple people or organizations try to outperform each other
entrepreneur
a situation where multiple people or organizations try to outperform each other
human resource
the employers and employees who help produce goods and services
loss
an amount of money lost by a business or organization
natural resources
a naturally-made item, such as a tree, mineral, or fresh water, that people can use to help meet a need or want
productive resource
a resource used to produce a good or service
profit
the money left over after a business has paid all its expense
risk
the possibility or chance of loss, danger, or injury
visionary
a person who has an exceptional ability to plan or have ideas for the future