Basics of Econ
Money & Gov.
Spending & Debt
Investments
Consumerism
100

This is the desire, willingness, and ability to purchase a good or service

Demand

100

These are the three levels that tax citizens in the USA

Federal, State, Local

100

This is legal possession and control over property, which may be any asset, tangible or intangible

Owning

100

These kinds of bonds are considered low risk because they are backed by the regime that issues them.

Governmental Bonds

100

Appeal in advertising based on logic

Logos

200

This type of economy is based on bartering and trading

Traditional

200

THIS tax structure taxes same percentage no matter who you are or what you purchase

Flat Rate

200

What is the main difference between renting and leasing?

Length of Tenancy

200

Banks operate as a middle man between WHO and WHO?

Depositors and Borrowers

200

Making target audiences laugh, cry, or feel inspired are common examples of WHAT kind of appeal?

Pathos

300

Competing products are called WHAT because consumers can use one in place of the other.

Substitutes

300

AKA Take Home Pay

Net Pay

300

These are loans from banks and building societies that are used to buy land and buildings such as offices, homes, and shops.

Mortgages

300

THIS is a type of savings account offered by banks and credit unions. You agree to keep your money in THIS without taking a withdrawal for a specified length of time. 

Certificate of Deposit (CD)

300

THESE kinds of laws encompass issues like false advertising, scams, predatory lending, unfair debt collection, and foreclosure.

Consumer Protection Laws

400

THIS is the fundamental problem of economics

Scarcity

400

THIS is the Supreme Court case that allowed for companies to spend money on elections 

Citizens United v. FEC (OR Citizens United)

400

This is the name of the application for Federal Student Aid for college students in the United States 

FAFSA

400

THIS is an automatically managed, group of stocks and other investments

Index Fund

400
Utilizing celebrities in ads is a modern form of THIS kind of appeal

Ethos

500

THIS is what you cannot buy or do when you choose to do or buy one thing rather than another. 

Opportunity Cost

500

THIS can reduce the amount of your income BEFORE you calculate the tax you owe/ before your employer withholds taxes

Deductions

500

THIS factor is weighed the largest in ones creditworthiness/credit score

Credit History (have you made your payments)

500

Benefits of THIS kind of life insurance include: relatively cheaper, much simpler than other kinds, and it is not forever binding

Term Life

500

This is defined as imposing unfair, deceptive, or abusive loan terms on borrowers. In many cases, these loans carry high fees and interest rates

Predatory Lending

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