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What is the definition of services?
What is the definition of services?
What are goods?
What are goods?
Tangible things which have the power to satisfy human wants
Define free goods.
Define free goods.
Gifts of nature, available in abundance, and doesn't have a cost
What are economic goods?
What are economic goods?
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What are consumer goods?
What are consumer goods?
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Define producer goods.
Define producer goods.
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What are durable goods?
What are durable goods?
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Define non-durable goods.
Define non-durable goods.
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What are merit goods?
What are merit goods?
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Define public goods.
Define public goods.
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What are non-rivalry goods?
What are non-rivalry goods?
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Define non-excludable goods.
Define non-excludable goods.
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Study Notes
Goods and Services Overview
- Services: Intangible offerings that cannot be seen, felt, or touched.
- Goods: Tangible items that fulfill human desires and needs.
Types of Goods
- Free Goods: Natural resources available in abundance without cost.
- Economic Goods: Man-made items that require production costs.
Consumer vs. Producer Goods
- Consumer Goods: Produced specifically for direct consumption by end-users.
- Producer Goods: Items utilized to create other goods and services.
Durability Classification
- Durable Goods: Items designed for long-term use and longevity.
- Non-Durable Goods: Products that are consumed quickly or have a short lifespan.
Government Involvement in Goods
- Merit Goods: Goods deemed essential by the government, likely underprovided by the private sector without intervention.
- Public Goods: Items characterized by non-rivalry (consumption by one does not diminish availability for others) and non-excludability (impossible to prevent anyone from using).
Key Concepts in Goods
- Non-Rivalry Goods: Individual consumption does not affect others' ability to access the good.
- Non-Excludable Goods: No one can be effectively prohibited from using or benefiting from these goods.
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Description
This quiz focuses on key concepts related to goods and services in business. It includes definitions of terms such as services, goods, free goods, and economic goods. Perfect for students wanting to solidify their understanding of basic business terminology.
