Introduction — Economics STD 12 Commerce — Question

Consumption goods are those which satisfy the wants of the consumers directly. For example, cars, television sets, bread, furniture, air-conditioners, etc. Consumption goods can further be sub divided into the following categories:

1. Durable goods: These goods have an expected life time of several years and of relatively high value. They are motor cars, refrigerators, television sets, washing machines, air-conditioners, kitchen equipments, computers communication equipments etc.
2. Semi-durable goods: These goods have an expected life time of use of one year or slightly more. They are not of relatively great value. Examples are clothing, furniture electrical appliances like fans, electric irons, hot plates and crockery.
3. Non-durable goods: Goods which cannot be used again and again, i.e., they lose their identity in a single act of consumption are known as nondurable goods. These are foodgrains, milk and milk products, edible oils, beverages, vegetables, tobacco and other food articles.
4. Services: Services are non-material goods which satisfy the human wants directly. They cannot be seen or touched, i.e., they are intangible in nature. These are medical care, transport and communications, education, domestic services rendered by hired servants, etc.