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What is a Good

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a good (or products) are Tangible. This means that they can be seen and touched 
This could be anything from a Car to a Watch etc.
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What is a Service

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Services are not Tangible. This means that they cannot be seen or touched after they have been provided.
Often they are something that an organisation does for its customers.

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What are Durable goods

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A Durable good is something that lasts for more than one use I.e. a toothbrush, car, Computer
Note: these items will eventually break

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What are Non-Durable goods

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A Non-Durable good is something that is only used once .e. a biscuit , cinema ticket etc.

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What is a Consumer

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These are goods and services that are consumed by individual Private PEOPLE to satisfy their needs and wants.
i.e. food , Clothing ,Tools

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What is a Capital

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These goods and services are consumed by BUSINESSES so that they can provide other goods and services

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What is a Needs

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Needs are basic Requirements for survival
These needs can be satisfied for the vast majority of people
i.e. Food, Clothing, Water, Shelter

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What is a Wants

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Wants are required to make life pleasant for us and include luxuries and other non essential items
They CANNOT ever be fully satisfied - people are always looking for other things to make them happy

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What is a Buyer

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A Buyer is a person who goes out and buys the good or service

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What is a Seller

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Sellers are people who offer goods or services i exchange for money