Economics GCSE
Want
What Want means in Economics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definitions of Want
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Reference: AQA
A good or service that is desired but not necessary for survival, such as a luxury smartphone, a holiday, or designer trainers.
A good or service that is desirable but not necessary for survival, such as a luxury car or a smartphone.
Topics that use Want
- 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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