US 2 Flashcards
businesses formed by investors whose purchase of stocks in the company provide the capital money for the company’s operation and growth
corporation
an economic system in which investment in and ownership of the means of production, distribution, and exchange of wealth is made and maintained chiefly by private individuals or corporations
capitalism
“allow to do”
French term that refers to an economy in which government does not make rules for businesses
laissez-faire
a mixture of people from different cultures and races who blend together by abandoning their native languages and cultures
melting pot
a tax on imported goods that is intended to protect a nations businesses from foreign competition
protective tariff
a government issued document that protects an investors exclusive right to profit from his/her invention for a set period of time
patent
exclusive control of a commodity or service in a particular market, or a control that makes possible the manipulation of prices
monopoly
an active effort to improve society through donations of wealth
philanthropy
an economic and social philosophy holding that a system of unrestricted competition will ensure the survival of the fittest
social Darwinism
Andrew carnegies idea (book) that wealthy people should use some of their wealth to improve society
gospel of wealth
favoring the interests of native-born people over foreign-born people (prejudiced against newcomers)
nativism
and economic system by which the means of production and distribution of goods are owned, managed, or controlled by the government
socialism