Term |
Definition |
Advertising |
Advertising is a way of communicating a message to a large audience about a product or service that is for sale. |
Budget |
A plan that lists how much money a person has and all the needs and wants that cost money |
Consumer behavior |
The study of how people make decisions about what they buy, use, or dispose of |
Demand |
The amount of something that people are willing and able to buy at a given price |
Economics |
The study of how people use their limited resources to satisfy their unlimited wants and needs |
Needs |
Things that people require to survive, such as food, water, clothing, and shelter |
Supply |
The amount of something that producers are willing and able to sell at a given price |
Wants |
Things that people desire to have but are not necessary for survival, such as toys, expensive shoes, or the latest electronics |