CONCEPT OF CONSUMPTION. Definition of the concept of consumption: first what consumption? Does consumption has anything to do with demand and supply? So lets define it in a simple way.
What is the concept of consumption? it may be defined as the total quantity of goods and services purchased and used by consumers during a specified period of time. this is also described as expenditure on goods and services at a given period of time. It is the expression of total consumer demand.
Types of consumption
Here are few list of the different type of consumption
- Durable goods: This involves consumption expenditure on certain items which are furniture and machine.
- Non – durable goods: This involves expenditure on goods that are not durable in nature, e.g. food, clothing and water.
- Services: This involves consumption expenditure on general services, e.g. legal fees, entertainment fees and educational fees.
FACTORS THAT DETERMINE THE LEVEL OF CONSUMPTION
Savings: The level of savings influences consumption. High savings tend to reduce the level of consumption.
Level of income: The higher the income the higher the level of consumption.
Availability of credit facilities: Availability of credit facilities either to individuals or firms tends to increase the level of consumptions.
Income distribution: Equitable distribution of national income will increase the disposable income of individuals thereby increasing the level of consunption.
Possession of assets: Revenue generated by assets increases the income of their owners and this tends to raise the level of consumption
Rate of taxation: High taxation reduces the income of people and this reduces the level of consumptions
Interest rate: If the interest rate received is high, it will generally increase income, thereby resulting in a rise in the level of consunption.
Profit earned: High profits earned either by individuals or firms increase income, thereby resulting in a rise in the level of consumptions.
Future expectation: Expectation of rise in the prices of goods and services will lead to a rise in the level of consumptions expenditure and vice versa.
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