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in american society, which of these is an example of a want?
food
shoes
video games
utility bills
In economics (a subfield of Business), a "need" is something essential for survival (like food, basic shoes for protection, utility bills for essential services), while a "want" is a desire for non - essential goods/services. Video games are not essential for survival, so they are a want. Food is a need for survival. Basic shoes (for protection) can be a need, and utility bills are for essential services (a need).
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C. video games