Economics
Chapter 2 Class 6 Economics - Needs and Wants

What is the difference between needs and wants?

 

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Needs

Wants

Needs are things that people require to survive

Wants are things that people desire to have but are not necessary for survival

Influenced by internal factors such as biological or psychological requirements.

Influenced by external factors  such as advertising, peer pressure, values, culture, etc

Examples: food, water, clothing, shelter, health, safety

Examples : a new smartphone, a vacation, a car, a pizza

 

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