Need and demand________________?
Correct answer: A. are unrelated concepts
- A. are unrelated concepts
- B. amount to the same thing
- C. are closely related to price
- D. are closely related to supply
Explanation
A need is a want or requirement, whereas demand requires both willingness and the purchasing power to buy a good. They are therefore not the same concept, although the word “unrelated” is technically stronger than necessary.
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