The Nature and Consumer and Financial decisions Flashcards
Goods
Things that are produced and tangible
Services
Things that one does for someone for payment
Durable Good
A good that can be used several times
Non-durable Good
A good that can only be used once
Opportunity Cost
What an individual forfeits for something else or saving up for something else.
What are the 4 types of resources
Land, labour, capital and enterprise
Land
Natural resources, such as forests and rivers
Commerce
The buying and selling of goods and services between individuals and businesses
Consumer
One who purchases goods and services
Labour
The physical and mental effort of workers
Capital
Goods that are used to make other goods
Enterprise
The ability to combine resources to earn a profit
Disposable Income
Money available after tax
Comparison Shopping
Contacting a number of sellers to obtain the best deal
E-commerce
The buying and selling of information, goods and services via the internet
E-tailer
Electronic retailer
Distribution Chain
The chain of which products usually pass from the manufacture to the consumer
Manufacturer
Produce the products