There are 204 entries in the GLOSS*arama starting with the letter M.

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• M1
• M2
• M3
• Maastricht Treaty
• macro goals
• macroeconomic markets
• macroeconomic policy
• macroeconomic problems
• macroeconomic sectors
• macroeconomic theories
• macroeconomics
• macroeconomy
• majority rule
• managed float
• margin requirement
• marginal analysis
• marginal cost
• marginal cost and diminishing marginal returns
• marginal cost and marginal product
• marginal cost curve
• marginal cost curve
• marginal efficiency of investment
• marginal factor cost
• marginal factor cost and average factor cost
• marginal factor cost curve
• marginal factor cost curve, monopsony
• marginal factor cost curve, perfect competition
• marginal factor cost, monopsony
• marginal factor cost, perfect competition
• marginal physical product
• marginal product
• marginal product curve
• marginal productivity theory
• marginal propensity for government purchases

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A mixed economy that relies heavily on markets to answer the three questions of allocation, but with a modest amount of government involvement. While it is commonly termed capitalism, the term market-oriented economy is much more descriptive of the structure of the economy. The United States is the primary example of a market-oriented economy.

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Like most consumers, workers, and taxpayers, I engage in market exchanges for a lot of stuff -- food, labor, shelter, entertainment, confectionery products. But as I wandered through the peaceful community of Shady Valley, U. S. of A., I entered a "market" that I would have rather avoided. That's right, as the title indicates, I exchange some crime. I was mugged -- relieved of several valuable possessions -- right in front of the Shady Valley police station. I did the selling and my mugger did the "buying." While my part in the exchange was involuntary, the mugger's part was quite voluntary. In fact, the perpetrator of this crime acted much like any consumer headed to Natural Ned's Nursery and Garden Center in search of a creeping juniper. Let's see why?
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Today, you are likely to spend a great deal of time touring the new suburban shopping complex wanting to buy either decorative picture frames or storage boxes for your income tax returns. Be on the lookout for broken fingernail clippers.
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-- John F. Kennedy, 35th U. S. president

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