Economics GCSE
Need
What Need means in Economics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definitions of Need
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Reference: AQA
A good or service that is absolutely essential for human survival, such as basic food, clean water, clothing, and shelter.
A good or service essential for human survival, such as food, water, basic clothing, and shelter.
Topics that use Need
- Economic activity (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Basic economic problem
- Circular flow of income
- Consumers
- Distribution of wealth and income
- Economic agents
- Economic welfare
- Goods
- Government
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