Utility : types and characteristics
Utility:- Economics Utility is the level of satisfaction that a consumer derives by consuming a product or service. It measures the total satisfaction of the consumer. Types of Utility:- There are four main types of utility- 1- Form 2- Time 3- Place 4- Possession 1- Form :- Form refers to the use of goods or product according to the situation or the condition of the consumer's want. E.g. - If consumer want table and company providing him wood then it reduces consumer's satisfaction because he wanted wood in the form of table and company provide him wood. 2- Time:- Time refers to the availability of goods or product when consumer purchase it. E.g.- In rainy season, consumer wanted an umbrella and the umbrella is not available in the market at that time then it reduces the consumer's satisfaction. So, time is a important type of utility. 3- Place:- Place refer to the location of goods or service and if the location of goods and services are convenient for th...