The Hunger Games: Economic Vocabulary

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  1. 3. The tension and conflict that can arise between different social and economic classes. In The Hunger Games, this is evident in the conflict between the oppressed Districts and the wealthy Capitol.
  2. 5. An economic system based on private ownership of the means of production and the creation of goods and services for profit. The Hunger Games can be seen as a critique of capitalism, as the extreme wealth inequality and exploitation portrayed in the movie are often seen as negative consequences of the system.
  3. 7. The state of being extremely poor. In The Hunger Games, poverty is a major theme, as the citizens of the Districts struggle to meet their basic needs while the Capitol enjoys extravagant wealth and luxury.
  4. 8. An economic system in which goods and services are exchanged through market transactions, with prices determined by supply and demand. In The Hunger Games, the Capitol controls the economy of Panem and uses it to maintain their power.
  5. 10. The unequal distribution of income among a population. In The Hunger Games, this is exemplified by the vast disparities between the wealthy Capitol and the impoverished Districts.
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  1. 1. The act of taking advantage of someone for personal gain. In The Hunger Games, the Capitol exploits the labor and resources of the Districts for their own benefit.
  2. 2. An economic system based on collective ownership and control of the means of production and the distribution of goods and services. Some see the Districts in The Hunger Games as a representation of a socialist economy, as the resources and labor are controlled collectively by the citizens of each district.
  3. 4. A cultural and economic system that encourages the acquisition and consumption of goods and services. In The Hunger Games, the citizens of the Capitol are depicted as excessively materialistic and focused on consumption.
  4. 6. The ability of an individual or family to move up or down the social and economic ladder. In The Hunger Games, social mobility is extremely limited for those living in the Districts.
  5. 9. An economic system in which the government controls the production and distribution of goods and services. In The Hunger Games, the Capitol's control of the economy is an example of a command economy.