Commerce Crossword

4. A market structure in which a single company dominates the entire market.
7. Financial obligations or debts that a business owes to external entities.
8. and Demand The relationship between the availability of a product and its consumer demand.
10. Point The level of sales at which total revenue equals total expenses.
13. Contracting out certain business functions to external providers.
14. Debt securities that represent a loan made by an investor to a borrower.
16. Market A marketplace where buyers and sellers trade shares of publicly held companies.
17. The costs incurred by a business in the process of generating revenue.
18. Margin The percentage of profit derived from revenue after deducting all expenses.
19. The use of various financial instruments or borrowed capital to increase the potential return of an investment.
21. Policy Actions taken by a country's central bank to control money supply and interest rates.
24. The total income generated by a business through its primary operations.
25. Governance The system of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled.
28. Resources owned by a business, such as cash, inventory, and property.
29. Trade The exchange of goods and services between countries.

1. The creation and management of a brand to distinguish a product or service.
2. The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising.
3. Financial resources used to invest in and grow a business.
4. Share The percentage of total sales in a market captured by a specific company or product.
5. The decrease in the value of an asset over time due to wear and tear.
6. The opposite of inflation, indicating a decrease in the general price level.
9. A distribution of profits to shareholders as a return on their investment.
11. Domestic Product The total value of goods and services produced within a country's borders.
12. Price Index A measure of the average change in prices paid by consumers for goods and services.
15. Chain Management The coordination of production, inventory, and distribution across a network of suppliers and retailers.
20. The process of starting and operating a new business.
22. A systematic examination of financial information to ensure accuracy and compliance.
23. The residual interest in the assets of a business after deducting liabilities.
26. Policy Government decisions related to taxation and spending to influence the economy.
27. A tax imposed on imported or exported goods.