Write an Explanatory Note on the Needs Theory

question 19

Essay

Write an explanatory note on the needs theory.

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Definitions:

Compensating Variation

A measure of the change in income that would leave a consumer's utility unchanged before and after a change in price or economic environment.

Consumption

The act of using goods and services for personal needs or to generate utility.

Utility Function

A mathematical representation of how different combinations of goods or services can result in varying levels of satisfaction or utility to a consumer.

Consumer's Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and what they actually pay, representing the benefit consumers receive from the purchase.