Act of buyers and sellers freely and willingly engaging in market transactions; a characteristic of capitalism and free enterprise

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Driving force that encourages people and organizations to improve their material well-being; characteristic of capitalism and free enterprise.

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Difference between the revenue from sales and the full opportunity cost of resources involved in producing the sales.

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Fundamental feature of capitalism, which allows individuals to own and control their possessions as they wish; includes both tangible and intangible property.

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Something that motivates

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The struggle among sellers to attract consumers

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Fuel made from wood, peat, municipal solid waste, straw, corn, tires, landfill gases, fish oils, and other waste.

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Severe economic downturn that lasted from late 2007 through mid-2009.

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