Question
Differentiate between goods and services.

Answer

The differences between goods and services are:
S.No.
Basis
Goods
Services
1.
Nature
It is a physical object.
It is an activity or process.
2.
Type
It is homogeneous.
It is heterogeneous.
3.
Intangibility
It is tangible.
It is Intangible.
4.
Inventory
It can be kept in stock.
It cannot be kept in stock.
5.
Inseparability
Production and consumption are separated.
Production and consumption are simultaneous.
6.
Transfer of Ownership
Ownership can be transferred.
Ownership cannot be transferred.
7.
Example
DVD or CD of a movie.
Watching a movie in cinema hall.

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