| Defintion | Vocabulary Word |
| a reliance on others, as they rely on you, to provide goods and services to be consumed | |
| the breaking down of a job into separate, smaller tasks to be performed individually | |
| human effort directed toward producing goods and services | |
| the total demand of all consumers for a product or service | |
| things we would like to have, such as entertainment, vacations, and items that make life comfortable and enjoyable | |
| resources necessary to produce goods and services | |
| tangible products that we use to satisfy our wants and needs | |
| the additional or extra benefit associated with an action | |
| the alternative you face if you decide to do one thing rather than another | |
| reward offered to try to persuade people to take certain economic actions | |
| the struggle that goes on between buyers and sellers to get the best products at the lowest prices | |
| not having enough resources to produce all of the things we would like to have | |
| the study of how individuals and nations make choices about ways to use scarce resources to fulfill their needs and wants | |
| the material well-being of an individual, group, or nation measured by how well their necessities and luxuries are satisfied | |
| money or income left after all taxes have been paid | |
| requirements for survival, such as food, clothing, and shelter | |