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Chapter 11 vocab
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Social Studies
8th Grade
12/05/2011

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Profit
Definition
Money that remains after a business has paid for the expenses of running the business.
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Profit motive
Definition
A person's incentive to work to gain something for him or herself (that is to make money).
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Competition
Definition
Contest between businesses to win customers' business and loyalty.
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Needs
Definition
Items necessary for existence, such as clothing, food, and shelter.
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Wants
Definition
Items that would be nice to have, but are not necessary.
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Consumer
Definition
A person who uses goods or services. Many times the consumer is also the customer (purchaser.
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