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EXAMPLES

Here are some examples of the kinds of definitions you’ll find on this page.

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in trade when a country can produce a good at a lower cost (using fewer resources) than any...

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the minimum income that is needed to fulfil the basic needs.

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the price a consumer pays for the goods and services in rands and cents.

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the amount left over after all costs have been paid.

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all the measures taken by businesses to ensure that people from formerly disadvantaged groups...

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