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One important benefit of competition is a 1. ______ to innovation.
One important benefit of competition is a 1. ______ to innovation.
spur
Competition among companies can 2. ______ the invention of new or better products, or more efficient processes.
Competition among companies can 2. ______ the invention of new or better products, or more efficient processes.
compete
Innovation also benefits 3. ______ with new and better products.
Innovation also benefits 3. ______ with new and better products.
consumers
Innovation helps drive 4. ______ and increases 5. ______.
Innovation helps drive 4. ______ and increases 5. ______.
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Products that are commonplace today once were 6. ______: cars, planes, phones, televisions, the personal computer, and modern medicines all show how 7. ______ can change your life.
Products that are commonplace today once were 6. ______: cars, planes, phones, televisions, the personal computer, and modern medicines all show how 7. ______ can change your life.
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Competition can lead companies to invent 8. ______, which can 9. ______ their profits and help them 10. ______ and then, pass those savings on to the consumer.
Competition can lead companies to invent 8. ______, which can 9. ______ their profits and help them 10. ______ and then, pass those savings on to the consumer.
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Marketing is the process of identifying the goods and services that 1. ______ need and want.
Marketing is the process of identifying the goods and services that 1. ______ need and want.
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Businesses develop marketing 2. ______ by conducting research to determine what products and services potential customers think they would like to be able 3. ______.
Businesses develop marketing 2. ______ by conducting research to determine what products and services potential customers think they would like to be able 3. ______.
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Firms also promote their products and services through such techniques as 4. ______ and inform potential 5. ______ and motivate them to purchase.
Firms also promote their products and services through such techniques as 4. ______ and inform potential 5. ______ and motivate them to purchase.
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Firms that market products for which there is always some demand, such as foods and household goods, often advertise if they face 6. ______ from other firms 7. ______ similar products.
Firms that market products for which there is always some demand, such as foods and household goods, often advertise if they face 6. ______ from other firms 7. ______ similar products.
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Firms that market products and services that buyers will want to see, use, or better understand before buying, often rely on 8. ______.
Firms that market products and services that buyers will want to see, use, or better understand before buying, often rely on 8. ______.
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Goods - such as automobiles, electronics, or furniture - benefit from personalized sales, as do legal, financial, and 9. ______ services.
Goods - such as automobiles, electronics, or furniture - benefit from personalized sales, as do legal, financial, and 9. ______ services.
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What happens to the value of currency during inflation?
What happens to the value of currency during inflation?
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What is the primary action taken by central banks to manage economies in response to population growth?
What is the primary action taken by central banks to manage economies in response to population growth?
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Not having enough money in circulation could lead to panics or economic downturns.
Not having enough money in circulation could lead to panics or economic downturns.
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Flashcards
Testing Effect
Testing Effect
The phenomenon where retrieving information from memory improves retention more than mere review.
Retrieval Practice
Retrieval Practice
The act of recalling information from memory, which strengthens learning and retention.
Spaced Repetition
Spaced Repetition
A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals over time.
Active Learning
Active Learning
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Memory Consolidation
Memory Consolidation
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Mnemonics
Mnemonics
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Cognitive Load
Cognitive Load
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Interleaved Practice
Interleaved Practice
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Metacognition
Metacognition
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Feedback Loop
Feedback Loop
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Study Notes
Inflation and Competition
- Competition is a significant driver of innovation, leading to new products and processes.
- Competition encourages firms to develop better products and become more efficient
- Innovation can increase standards of living and boost economic growth.
- Competition helps businesses identify consumer needs and develop products that meet those needs.
- Competition can lead to technological breakthroughs, boosting prosperity and benefits for consumers.
Marketing
- Marketing is about identifying needs and wants, pricing, and providing goods/services at the right time.
- Businesses use research to understand customer preferences and develop effective marketing strategies.
- Marketing techniques include personalized sales, advertising, and informing customers about products and services.
- Firms target consumers based on product demand, whether products need explanation before purchase or not.
- Firms that sell popular products and services may not need traditional methods like face-to-face interaction as much.
Inflation
- Inflation is the decrease in value of money relative to products and services.
- Increased money supply leads to lower value of each unit of currency.
- Inflation occurs as more currency circulates and becomes less valuable compared to the items it buys.
- Rising prices due to inflation is a result of increased currency in circulation.
- An example of understanding inflation is the comparison of marbles to demonstrate decreasing value.
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Description
This quiz explores the concepts of inflation and competition in the marketplace. Understand how competition drives innovation, influences marketing strategies, and affects consumer behavior. Discover the implications of these factors on economic growth and standards of living.
