Across
- 2. The cost of borrowing money or the reward for saving money, usually expressed as a percentage.
- 4. The part of the economy that involves extracting natural resources, like farming, fishing, and mining.
- 5. The physical and mental work done by people to produce goods and services.
- 7. A set of laws made by a government to regulate businesses and other activities in society.
- 9. A person, company, or country that makes, grows, or supplies goods or services.
- 10. Any individual, group, or organization that has an interest in or is affected by a business’s activities, such as employees, customers, investors, or the community.
- 11. Financial assistance provided by the government to support businesses, industries, or individuals, usually to lower costs or encourage production.
- 14. A payment made by a company to its shareholders, usually from its profits.
- 15. A business that operates in more than one country, often with production or sales in multiple regions.
- 19. An organization or entity that produces goods, offers services, or sells products to earn profit.
- 20. The value of one currency compared to another, determining how much one currency can buy of another.
- 21. Non-profit organizations that aim to help people, support causes, or improve society, often relying on donations and volunteers.
- 22. Goods or services produced in one country and sold to another country.
- 23. The decline of industrial (manufacturing) activity in a region or economy, often due to economic shifts or technological change.
- 25. The process of transferring ownership of a business or service from the government to private companies or individuals.
Down
- 1. Restrictions that make international trade more difficult, such as tariffs, quotas, or regulations.
- 3. Previously developed land that is now unused or abandoned, often requiring environmental cleanup before reuse.
- 4. The financial gain a business makes when revenue exceeds expenses.
- 6. A business owned by two or more people who share responsibility, profits, and risks.
- 8. A business that operates on a relatively small scale, typically with fewer employees and lower revenue than large corporations.
- 12. Taxes placed on imports to make them more expensive and protect domestic industries.
- 13. The increasing integration and interdependence of economies, cultures, and societies across the world through trade, technology, and communication.
- 16. Undeveloped land, usually in rural areas, that is being considered for commercial development or construction.
- 17. The part of the economy that provides services to businesses and individuals, such as retail, healthcare, and entertainment.
- 18. Without limits or end; something that goes on forever.
- 24. The total amount of money a business earns from selling goods or services before any expenses are deducted.