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Explain how the concept of 'consumer' relates to both goods and services.
Explain how the concept of 'consumer' relates to both goods and services.
A consumer is someone who acquires goods and services from a company by purchasing them.
Briefly describe how production, distribution, and consumption are interconnected within an economy.
Briefly describe how production, distribution, and consumption are interconnected within an economy.
Production creates goods/services, distribution gets them to consumers, and consumption is their use; they are linked because production fuels distribution, which enables consumption, and consumption creates demand for further production.
How might understanding consumer economics help in making personal financial decisions?
How might understanding consumer economics help in making personal financial decisions?
Understanding consumer economics informs decisions about spending, saving, and investing, leading to better financial planning and resource management.
Explain a situation where there is a disruption in one of the three main parts of the economy (production, distribution or consumption).
Explain a situation where there is a disruption in one of the three main parts of the economy (production, distribution or consumption).
What does it mean to manage one's resources?
What does it mean to manage one's resources?
Give an example of how understanding the distribution part of economics can help you save money as a consumer.
Give an example of how understanding the distribution part of economics can help you save money as a consumer.
Describe the differences between consumer economics and consumer protection.
Describe the differences between consumer economics and consumer protection.
What are some examples of actions that consumer protection agencies take?
What are some examples of actions that consumer protection agencies take?
Discuss how advancements in technology have impacted consumer economics and consumer protection.
Discuss how advancements in technology have impacted consumer economics and consumer protection.
In the context of consumer economics, what are some key factors that influence consumer behavior?
In the context of consumer economics, what are some key factors that influence consumer behavior?
Flashcards
What is a consumer?
What is a consumer?
A person that buys goods or services from a company.
What does economy mean?
What does economy mean?
The process where goods and services are produced, distributed, and consumed.
Study Notes
- Consumer economics and consumer protection is being studied in year 9.
What is a Consumer?
- A consumer is someone who buys something from a company and they "consume" goods or services.
What is the Economy?
- The economy involves goods and services being consumed by people who pay money for them.
- The economy is built on production, distribution, and consumption.
- Production, distribution, and consumption must all be included for the economy to function.
Managing Resources
- The notes do not provide information about managing resources
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