ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -A consumer is a person who purchases/buys any goods or service s for his personal use that is not for further selling them or manufacturing. The consumer pays price for the product or service he purchases.

Detailed explanation-2: -A consumer is a person or a group who intends to order, or uses purchased goods, products, or services primarily for personal, social, family, household and similar needs, who is not directly related to entrepreneurial or business activities.

Detailed explanation-3: -A consumer is the one who purchases the product for his/her own need and uses or consumes it. A consumer cannot resell the good, product or service but can consume it to earn his/her livelihood and self-employment. Definition of consumer. The consumer is the one who is the end-user of any goods or services.

Detailed explanation-4: -A consumer is a person who purchases and uses goods and services by paying or agreeing to pay a price for them. A consumer is one who is the decision maker whether or not to buy an item at the store, or someone who is influenced by advertisement and marketing.

Detailed explanation-5: -A customer becomes a consumer if they make a purchase and use the product or service themselves. A customer always purchases a product or service, but might not be the end user. A consumer is always the end user of a product or service, but might not have purchased it.