Chapter 12 - Consumers

Question 1

What is a good? Name 2.

Answer 1

Products consumers buy every day. Food, Clothes.

Question 2

What are state services? Name 2

Answer 2

Services paid for by taxation e.g. Gardaí and Roads

Question 3

What is a need? Name 2

Answer 3

Goods and services we need to survive e.g. Food, Shelter

Question 4

What are wants? Name 2

Answer 4

Extras that may make life more pleasant and comfortable e.g. Holidays, Televisions

Question 5

What factors affect a persons needs and wants?

Answer 5

1. Age (child, teenager, adult, OAP).
2. Circumstances (married/single, working/student, unemployed/part-time worker.
3. Values (what is important to us, our priorities).

Question 6

What is a consumer?

Answer 6

Anyone who buys a good or service for their own use.