Distinguish between a good and a service.
Distinction should include the following concepts:
- Goods are tangible (physical) products that people buy to satisfy their wants and/or needs.
- Services are activities or actions (intangible) that people buy to satisfy their wants and/or needs.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the difference between a durable and nondurable good?
- What are examples of goods? What are examples of services? What are some local businesses that offer both?
- Why do people buy goods and services?