Meaning | (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing. |
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Synonyms | consumption, economic consumption, usance, use |
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Category | economics, economic science, political economy | The branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management |
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Narrower | conspicuous consumption | buying expensive services and products in order to flaunt your wealth |
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Broader | demand | The ability and desire to purchase goods and services |
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Spanish | consumo |
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Catalan | consum |
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