How will you choose the wants to be satisfied? - Vidyadip

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How will you choose the wants to be satisfied?

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An individuals’ choice of fulfilling a want depends upon the need of the hour, level of satisfaction and priority attached to the wants. An individual will fulfill those wants first which are on his top priority and yield him/ her the highest satisfaction. His/ her decision to satisfy a particular want is also guided by the need of the hour, the availability of good he/ she want and availability of the resources (money) to acquire the want.

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