as edexcel economics B 1.1

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finite resources but infinite wants
the economic problem
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the shortage of resources to supply
scarcity
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cost (value) of an opportunity (highest value alternative) that has been foregone when a choice is made
opportunity cost
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A person, company etc that has an effect on the economy of a country, for example by buying, selling, or investing.
economic agent
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a goal or target that a business does its best to achieve
business objectives
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This is the profit that entrepreneurs make by taking risks through making investments.
return on investment
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when costs are at their lowest and revenue is at its highest
profit maximisation
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when a business aims to sell as much of its goods and services of its goods and services without making a loss
sales maximisation
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to be satisfied with a limited amount of income that is enough for survival and costs.
satisficing
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to sell as much as possible in a short time to keep to their market position despite the fact it may mean a loss in the short term.a short-term objective for businesses trying to enter a competitive market
survival
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the portion of the market controlled by a company or product allows a business to survive better in the market and can be achieved by maximising sales.
market share
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the lower the average cost as they find cheaper resources and manufacturing processes
cost efficiency
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when the business tries to take care of their employees, so they are more productive and do a better job
employee welfare
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ensuring they have a good reputation by putting this as their main objective
customer satisfaction
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would try to produce goods more ethically or hire groups that are discriminated against
social objectives
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Someone who has an interest or concern or is affected by the operations and objectives of a business
stakeholders
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want high wages and good working condition
employees
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want high profits so they get high dividends
shareholders
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want high quality goods with low prices
consumers
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want high salaries and bonuses and other personal benefits
managers
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want to earn corporation tax from the business’s profits
government
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want businesses to stay successful so they still have customers
supliers
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Card 2

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the shortage of resources to supply

Back

scarcity

Card 3

Front

cost (value) of an opportunity (highest value alternative) that has been foregone when a choice is made

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

A person, company etc that has an effect on the economy of a country, for example by buying, selling, or investing.

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

a goal or target that a business does its best to achieve

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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