Foundations of Economics, Student Value Edition Plus MyLab Economics with eText -- Access Card Package (8th Edition)
Foundations of Economics, Student Value Edition Plus MyLab Economics with eText -- Access Card Package (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134641843
Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 1SPPA
To determine

To find:

Whether chocolate bars areconsidered as consumption goodsor services or not.

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Answer to Problem 1SPPA

Chocolate bars can be considered as consumption goods.

Explanation of Solution

A chocolate bar can be considered as consumption goods because consumption goodsare broadly defined as tangible goods that are produced or consumed by a consumer to satisfy their current needs or wants. A chocolate bar is a commodity that is produced and can be consumed by a customer if they are hungry or crave a chocolate bar.

Economics Concept Introduction

Consumable goods and services:

The commodities and the services which a consumer can consume or utilize are consumable goods and services.

To determine

To find:

Whether ski lifts are considered as consumption goods or services or not.

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Answer to Problem 1SPPA

Ski lifts will not be considered as consumption goods.

Explanation of Solution

A Ski lift is not considered as consumption goods or services. It cannot be called as consumption services because it is neither a service not a commodity but is instead capital that is used to help provide a service. The service provided is skiing and the ski lift is used to help the service providers offer a service to a consumer.

Economics Concept Introduction

Consumable goods and services:

The commodities and the services which a consumer can consume or utilize are consumable goods and services.

To determine

To find:

Whether golf ball is considered as consumption goods or services or not.

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 1SPPA

The golf ball will be considered as consumption goods.

Explanation of Solution

A golf ball can be considered as consumption goods because consumption goodsare broadly defined as a tangible goods that are produced or consumed by a consumer to satisfy their current needs or wants. Similarly, a golf ball is a product that is produced and used by the consumer to help them play golf.

Economics Concept Introduction

Consumable goods and services:

The commodities and services which a consumer can consume or utilize are consumable goods and services.

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