In a free market economy, business owners and working people interact with each other to achieve goals. The goal of businesses may be to make a profit or may be to achieve a result that benefits others. The decisions made by business owners affect the labor force, including its size and makeup, the unemployment rate, and wage levels. The labor force also has an effect on the economy. Workers may form labor unions in an effort to achieve goals such as better working conditions and fair wages.
What are the risks and benefits of a sole proprietorship?
What are the risks and benefits of partnerships and franchises?
What are the risks and benefits of corporations?
How are some businesses organized to help others?
How do economic trends affect workers?
Why do some people earn more than others?
How do labor unions support the interests of workers?
Why do some businesses succeed and others fail?