David - Economics Crossword

5. The organizational and competitive characteristics of a market. (2 words)
7. The quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to buy at a given price.
10. A market structure characterized by a single seller dominating the entire market for a particular product or service.
12. The measure of responsiveness of one economic variable to changes in another.
15. The amount charged by a lender to a borrower for the use of assets, expressed as a percentage of the principal. (2 words)
16. An excess of production or supply over demand.
18. A tax imposed by a government on imported or exported goods.
19. An increase in the capacity of an economy to produce goods and services, compared from one period of time to another. (2 words)
20. The rivalry between businesses trying to sell goods or services to the same customers.

1. The process by which the monetary authority of a country controls the supply of money, often targeting interest rates to achieve economic objectives. (2 words)
2. The income generated from the sale of goods or services before expenses are deducted.
3. The buying and selling of goods and services between countries.
4. The total amount of a specific good or service that is available to consumers.
6. An economic system characterized by private ownership of the means of production and the pursuit of profit.
8. The total monetary value of all finished goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period.
9. The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, leading to a decrease in purchasing power.
11. The use of government spending and taxation to influence the economy. (2 words)
13. Financial assistance granted by the government to support businesses or industries that are considered beneficial to the public interest.
14. The amount by which a sum of money falls short of the required or expected amount.
17. The environment where buyers and sellers interact to exchange goods and services.