Across
- 1. industry that involves jobs related to information technology, research, and development
- 7. individuals or groups who buy and use goods and services
- 8. involves the maintenance or improvement of health through the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness
- 11. economic system where the government makes most of the economic decisions.
- 17. the introduction of new ideas, methods, or products to improve or create something
- 19. the percentage of people in a population living below the poverty line
- 20. the basic materials used to make products before they are processed or manufactured
- 21. economic system where prices and production are determined by competition in the marketplace
- 23. refers to the promotion of hygiene and cleanliness, especially in living conditions and public health
- 24. the number of years it takes for a population to double in size
- 26. a system of programs and services provided by the government to help individuals and families in need
- 27. intangible products provided to consumers, like education, healthcare, or banking.
- 28. the system by which goods and services are produced, distributed, and consumed in a society
Down
- 2. the practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil and the rearing of animals
- 3. the average number of children born to a woman in her lifetime
- 4. economic system that combines elements of both command and market economies
- 5. economic system where customs and traditions determine economic decisions, often involving barter and simple trade
- 6. the process of removing raw materials from the Earth, like mining or drilling for oil.
- 9. an economic system where private individuals or businesses own and operate for profit
- 10. the extra money a business earns after subtracting all the costs it has to pay
- 11. the rivalry among sellers trying to achieve goals such as increasing profits or market share.
- 12. industry that involves jobs and activities related to collecting or producing raw materials directly from nature, like farming or mining
- 13. individuals or businesses that create and supply goods and services
- 14. the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society
- 15. goods that are bought and sold, especially those produced for profit
- 16. industry that is all about turning raw materials into finished products, includes manufacturing and construction
- 17. the development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale
- 18. involves making choices about when to have children and how many to have, often using contraception
- 22. an economic system where the government or the community collectively owns and controls certain industries
- 25. industry that provides services, like teaching, healthcare, and banking