The Role of Consumer in the Economy DENISE, DEALO DELA CRUZ, CLARISSE ERNACIO, ALEA LAÑA, ANGELICA
Role of the Consumer Purchasing Goods and Services Maximize Utility Make rational purchasing decisions
PURCHASE GOODS AND SERVICES The main role of the consumer is to spend money. How much money a person spends is primarily based on his/her income .
MAXIMIZE UTILITY Consumers play a role in the economy by maximizing utility, which means allocating their scarce resources, such as limited time or money, most efficiently.
MAKE RATIONAL PURCHASING DECISIONS Economic consumer theory hinges on consumers making rational buying decisions. The role is to measure all possible outcomes of their choices and use this knowledge to make an informed decision.
TRAITS OF A SMART CONSUMER Seeks value for every money spent PANIC BUYING Knowing the quality first Has alternatives Follows the budget Seeks variety
SOURCES OF INCOME PAYDAY!!!
Households derive their incomes from three basic sources: From wages or salaries in exchange of labor; F rom property – that is, capital, land, and so on From government
WAGES AND SALARIES Wages and salaries in cash consist of wages or salaries payable at regular weekly, monthly or other intervals, including payments by results and piecework payments; plus allowances such as those for working overtime; plus bonuses; plus commissions, gratuities and tips received by employees.
Income from Property Property income is the income from the ownership of real property and financial holdings. It takes the form of profits, interest, dividends, and rents.
Income from the Government: Transfer Payments Income from the governments are in the form of transfer payments. Transfer payments are payments by government to people who do not supply goods or services in exchange. Some, but not all, transfer payments are made to people with low incomes. Transfer programs are largely designed to provide income to those in need.