Population and Economic Concepts

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Population

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The total number of people inhabiting a particular area or region.

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Urban

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Relating to a city or town.

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Rural

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Relating to the countryside rather than the town.

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Push Factor

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A negative aspect or condition that motivates one to leave a place.

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Pull Factor

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A positive aspect or condition that attracts people to a new location.

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Sovereign nation

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A nation that governs itself independently of foreign powers.

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Diplomacy

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The practice of conducting negotiations between countries.

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Command Economy

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An economic system where the government controls production and pricing.

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Market Economy

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An economic system where supply and demand determine production and pricing.

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Traditional Economy

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An economic system based on customs, history, and time-honored beliefs.