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A '''good''' or '''commodity''' in [[economics]] is any object or service that increases [[utility]], directly or indirectly, not to be confused with good in a moral or ethical sense (see [[Utilitarianism]] and [[Consequentialism|consequentialist]] ethical theory). A good that cannot be used by [[consumer]]s directly, such as an "office building" or "capital equipment", can also be referred to as a good as an indirect source of utility through resale value or as a source of income. A 'good' in economic usage has taken a divergence from root meanings associated with social moralities and legalities, but still retains the positive outlook of the word. For example, if an object or service is sold for a positive price, then it is a "good" since the purchaser considers the utility of the object or service more valuable than the money. A '''good''' or '''commodity''' in [[economics]] is any object or service that increases [[utility]], directly or indirectly, not to be confused with good in a moral or ethical sense (see [[Utilitarianism]] and [[Consequentialism|consequentialist]] ethical theory). A good that cannot be used by [[consumer]]s directly, such as an "office building" or "capital equipment", can also be referred to as a good as an indirect source of utility through resale value or as a source of income. A 'good' in economic usage has taken a divergence from root meanings associated with social moralities and legalities, but still retains the positive outlook of the word. For example, if an object or service is sold for a positive price, then it is a "good" since the purchaser considers the utility of the object or service more valuable than the money.
 +== See also ==
 +*[[Fast moving consumer goods]]
 +*[[Final goods]]
 +*[[Intangible asset]]
 +*[[List of economics topics]]
 +*[[Service (economics)]]
 +*[[Tangible property]]
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-In [[macroeconomics]] and [[accountancy|accounting]], a good is contrasted with a [[Service (economics)|service]]. A good here is defined as a physical (tangible) [[Product (business)|product]] capable of being delivered to a purchaser and involves the transfer of [[ownership]] from [[seller]] to [[customer]], say an apple, as opposed to an (intangible) service, say a haircut. A more general term that preserves the distinction between goods and services is 'commodities'. In [[microeconomics]] a 'good' is often used in this more inclusive sense of the word. 
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A good or commodity in economics is any object or service that increases utility, directly or indirectly, not to be confused with good in a moral or ethical sense (see Utilitarianism and consequentialist ethical theory). A good that cannot be used by consumers directly, such as an "office building" or "capital equipment", can also be referred to as a good as an indirect source of utility through resale value or as a source of income. A 'good' in economic usage has taken a divergence from root meanings associated with social moralities and legalities, but still retains the positive outlook of the word. For example, if an object or service is sold for a positive price, then it is a "good" since the purchaser considers the utility of the object or service more valuable than the money.

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