Econ Crossword

5. inflation occurs when demand for goods and services exceeds existing supplies
6. the governing body of a nation, state, or community
7. an article or substance that is manufactured or refined for sale
8. people who are unemployed because their jobs depend on the season
10. reduction of the general prices in an economy
11. people who lose their jobs during periods of economic decline
12. general price levels rise due to increases in the cost of wages and raw materials
14. when the inflation of a nation increases gradually, but continually, over time
17. without deduction of tax or other contributions; total
18. the action or process of investing money for profit or material result
19. rising wages increase disposable income, thus raising the demand for goods and causing prices to rise
20. a person who purchases goods and services for personal use

1. monetary inflation occurring at a very high rate
2. people who are changing jobs or are seeking their first jobs
3. existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international
4. the proportion of a loan that is charged as interest to the borrower
9. the wealth and recourses of a country or region, especially in terms of production and consumption of goods and services
13. changes in prices correspond to changes in the monetary supply
15. the ability to purchase goods and services
16. money received for work or through investments