Economics

4. gives a company exclusive rights to sell a new good or service for a specific period of time
5. the struggle among producers for the dollars of consumers
8. the act of redirecting resources from being consumed so benefits can be created in the future
9. something essential for survival
10. a formal contract issued by a corporation other entity
11. the portion of stock is issued in
13. the amount of good or service that is available
15. the coins and bills used as money
16. a business organization owned and operated by a group of individuals for their shared benefits
18. the price paid for using borrowed money
19. companies contract with other companies to do a specific job

1. the extra cost of adding one unit
2. negotiating labor contracts that keep unnecessary workers on the company payroll
3. love of ones country
6. something we desire but is not necessary for survival
7. an authorization from the local government to operate a business
12. money or other values that one person contributes in a partnership
14. an organized work stoppage intended to force an employer to adress union demands
17. desire to own something and the ability to pay for it
20. a market dominated by a few large profitable firms