Political and Economic Environment (AQA A-Level Business): Flashcards
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Government policy
Government policy
A planned course of action designed to bring about change
Enterprise
Enterprise
The creation and running of businesses
Enterprise Investment Scheme
Enterprise Investment Scheme
Govt initiative offering tax incentives to invest in small biz
Employment Allowance benefit
Employment Allowance benefit
Reduces National Insurance bill by £2,000 annually
Natural monopolies
Natural monopolies
Sectors where competition is impractical or difficult
Ofwat's role
Ofwat's role
Sets limits on what water companies can charge customers
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Physical things like transport networks, pipes & wires
EU Emissions Trading System
EU Emissions Trading System
Gives greenhouse gas emissions allowances to businesses
Circular economy
Circular economy
Keeps resources in use for as long as possible
Tariffs
Tariffs
Import taxes that discourage international trade
