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Unit Of Consumption - GCSE Sociology Definition

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In GCSE Sociology, the term "Unit of Consumption" refers to a group or household that buys and uses goods and services. This is different from a "unit of production," which makes goods. In the context of a family, the household is considered a unit of consumption because it purchases things like food, clothes, and electricity for the family's use. It's important because it helps us understand how families spend their money and how they contribute to the economy by buying these goods and services.

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