Social 30-2 Capitalism Terms Review

Question 1

The ultimate goal for a business; main incentive in capitalism that pushes people to work hard

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profit motive

Question 2

The "trickle down effect" is supposed to occur if a person is successful when working for this.

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self interest

Question 3

The "P" in P.R.i.C.E.S

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private property

Question 4

In a market economy, prices go up and down depending on this.

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supply and demand

Question 5

Every time you buy something, you tell producers which products should succeed

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dollar voting

Question 6

The economic system that dominated during Medieval Times

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mercantilism

Question 7

The head to head rivalry between 2 or more businesses to outdo each other.

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competition

Question 8

Not having government interfere in the workings of the economy

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laissez-faire

Question 9

The "E" in P.R.I.C.E.S

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economic freedom

Question 10

quality important to individualists; if you have a 'good one' of these, you will succeed

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work ethic

Question 11

Resources that are owned by individuals or corporations, not by the government.

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private property

Question 12

Idea that BUYERS have lots of power and control in the market place

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consumer sovereignty

Question 13

The idea that no one controls the markets, yet they produce what is needed is know as...?

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invisible hand

Question 14

Your right to buy and sell what you want.

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economic freedom

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