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Word Vocab Set 1
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Finance
12th Grade
08/28/2013

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Term
earning
Definition
gaining money by working
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inflation
Definition
prices rise
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Spending
Definition
using money to purchase goods and services
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Law of Scarcity
Definition
Choices because of unlimited needs and wants
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opportunity cost
Definition
The highest-valued alternative
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trade-off
Definition
The choice of one item while giving up another
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Responsible spending
Definition
researching and planning purchases in advance
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Saving
Definition
putting aside money for later use
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Responsible saving
Definition
forming the habit of saving regularly
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Borrowing
Definition
obtaining money, goods, or services at present in exchange for the promise of future payment
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Responsible borrowing
Definition
borrowing only what can be paid back when due
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productivity
Definition
The amount of goods/services an employee produces
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advance
Definition
To get a promotion and/or raise in salary
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workplace trend
Definition
A direction in which the workplace is moving
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workplace opportunity
Definition
A chance to get a job, advance in a career, or start or expand a business
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standard of living
Definition
The style of living that a person can afford
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market economy
Definition
A free enterprise system
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gross domestic product
Definition
The total output of goods and services in a nation
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demand
Definition
The amount of goods/services consumer want to buy at any point in time
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supply
Definition
The amount of goods/services available at any point in time
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prosperity
Definition
A period in which individuals/businesses are financially successful and thriving
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recession
Definition
An economic period of six months or more when growth is slowed down
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durable goods
Definition
Items with lasting value
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savings rate
Definition
The amount of money people save
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financial security
Definition
Having enough money saved to be able to withstand crises and emergencies
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credit
Definition
Borrowing; buying now, paying later
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interest rate
Definition
Percentage of amount borrowed
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Responsible earning
Definition
involves realizing that career choices greatly affect lifetime earnings
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