Business Economics Module 1&2
Across
- 2. An organization that produces and sells goods or services to satisfy consumer needs and make a profit.
- 5. As the price of a good increases, the quantity supplied also increases; as price decreases, quantity supplied decreases.
- 8. – The quantity of a product or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at different price levels.
- 10. Competition – A market structure where many small firms sell identical products, and no single seller can influence price (e.g., agricultural markets).
- 13. The exchange of one benefit or advantage for another, often involving a compromise.
- 14. A market structure where a few large firms control most of the market and may engage in competition or collusion (e.g., automobile or airline industries).
- 15. A business approach used to determine the best price for a product or service, considering factors like costs, competition, market demand, and customer perception to maximize profitability and market share.
- 16. The fundamental economic problem of having unlimited wants but limited resources to satisfy them.
- 17. A combination of capitalism and socialism, where both private businesses and the government play roles in economic decision-making.
- 20. An economic system where the government controls key industries and resources to promote social welfare, aiming for economic equality.
- 21. The point where supply and demand meet, determining the market price and quantity of a product.
- 22. The measure of how much demand or supply responds to changes in price.
Down
- 1. The process by which businesses add value to a product or service through different activities like production, marketing, distribution, and customer service.
- 3. As the price of a good increases, the quantity demanded decreases; as price decreases, the quantity demanded increases.
- 4. The next best alternative that is given up when making a decision.
- 6. – The quantity of a product or service that producers are willing and able to offer at different price levels.
- 7. A market structure where a single company dominates an industry and controls prices due to a lack of competition (e.g., electricity providers in some regions).
- 9. A market structure with many companies selling similar but slightly different products, allowing for some price control (e.g., clothing brands, restaurants).
- 11. Intangible products that provide value through actions or expertise, such as healthcare, education, and banking.
- 12. Tangible products that can be touched, stored, and sold, such as clothing, electronics, and food.
- 18. Any place or system where buyers and sellers interact to exchange goods and services.
- 19. An economic system where private individuals and businesses own resources and operate for profit with minimal government interference. Prices are determined by supply and demand.