Political and Economic Environment (AQA A-Level Business): Flashcards

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Business and the Political Environment
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Government policy

A planned course of action designed to bring about change

Enterprise

The creation and running of businesses

Enterprise Investment Scheme

Govt initiative offering tax incentives to invest in small biz

Employment Allowance benefit

Reduces National Insurance bill by £2,000 annually

Natural monopolies

Sectors where competition is impractical or difficult

Ofwat's role

Sets limits on what water companies can charge customers

Infrastructure

Physical things like transport networks, pipes & wires

EU Emissions Trading System

Gives greenhouse gas emissions allowances to businesses

Circular economy

Keeps resources in use for as long as possible

Tariffs

Import taxes that discourage international trade

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