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==Economics== | ==Economics== | ||
| − | '''Business''' is a term with a multitude of economic meanings, varying distinctly in scope. As a broad field, business can be used to refer to a field of [[social science]] aimed at achieving particular economic goals, typically [[profit]]. | + | '''Business''' is a term with a multitude of economic meanings, varying distinctly in scope. As a broad field, "business" can be used to refer to a field of [[social science]] aimed at achieving particular economic goals, typically [[profit]]. |
| − | Less generally, business can be used to refer to a specific [[industry]] or [[market sector]] in an [[economy]]. Examples include the "fast food business" and the "automobile business". | + | Less generally, "business" can be used to refer to a specific [[industry]] or [[market sector]] in an [[economy]]. Examples include the "fast food business" and the "automobile business". |
| − | Business can be used as a [[synonym]] for a specific business entity, a.k.a. [[corporation]], [[company]], etc. | + | "Business" can also be used as a [[synonym]] for a specific business entity, a.k.a. [[corporation]], [[company]], etc. |
==Personal Affairs== | ==Personal Affairs== | ||
Revision as of 11:22, March 25, 2009
Economics
Business is a term with a multitude of economic meanings, varying distinctly in scope. As a broad field, "business" can be used to refer to a field of social science aimed at achieving particular economic goals, typically profit.
Less generally, "business" can be used to refer to a specific industry or market sector in an economy. Examples include the "fast food business" and the "automobile business".
"Business" can also be used as a synonym for a specific business entity, a.k.a. corporation, company, etc.
Personal Affairs
Business is often used as a term referring to personal responsibilities or concerns of a specific individual or collective entity.