Free Enterprise
Free Enterprise Cause of American Revolution= = Colonists resentment towards British mercantilism-British making colonists buy only British goods During the war the British economy was weakened due to boycotts Gave colonists the opportunity to make economic choices End of mercantilism= allowed for free enterprise to develop
Free Enterprise Free enterprise (Capitalism): Business based on the choices of individuals Competition encourages businesses to improves goods Individuals NOT government make decisions on what to manufacture and sell Desire to make a profit motivates people
Free Enterprise Competing Brands: Dasani: Expertly purified water Eco Friendly design Sold by Coca-Cola Evian Naya Pacifica Island Spring
Free Enterprise Competing prices: iPod Touch Best Buy- 199.99 Target- 195.00 Wal-Mart- 188.95
Free Enterprise Assignment Compare 2 Ads: Can be price or brand competition Newspapers Magazines Internet *Due: Thursday 2/04*
Ad Example Due: Thursday 2/4
Free-Enterprise Questions 1. What is your product? 2. Is it competing brands, prices, or both? List brands/prices. 3. How does this show free enterprise?