If we accept the definition (offered by the physicist David Bohm) that culture is shared meaning, then the answer depends on your cultural values. In Turkey, for example, the term for the money you make to cover the costs you must have to live is "ekmek parasi," or literally "bread money." Though similar to America's phrase, "bread and butter", the Turkish one actually reflects a cultural culinary reality: one does not sit down to a table without bread.
Sad is the culture that considers bread a luxury.
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It depends on whether electricity is necessity or luxury. In the US where electricity is a necessity, the demand is likely to be inelastic In Africa where electricity is luxury, the demand is likely to be elastic
An elecomic luxury is wasting land on pools huge garden,etc.And an economic necessity is when you need a certain amount of space (houses)to make something totally necessary (to live in)
Inelastic It is inelastic because it is a necessity, which is a factor that determines price elasticity, bread is a staple diet around the world which makes it a need and therefore a necessity which is inelastic.
Luxury products are elastic, in comparison to necessity products which are inelastic. Luxury goods are elastic because for a change in price there is a more than proportionate change in quantity. e.g. If the price of a luxury good increases, less people will purchase the good because it is not necessary in their lives - they can do without it.
the answer is that some people think it is a necessity, but it used to be a luxury in the 80's
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Is orthodoncia a luxury or a necessity
For most homes the phonograph was a luxury good. However, for a radio broadcasting station the phonograph was a necessity good.
If you often have guests at your house, and you prefer a formal dinner, than it is a necessity. Otherwise, it can be considered a luxury.
being ethical in business is no longer a luxury. it a necessity
It depends on whether electricity is necessity or luxury. In the US where electricity is a necessity, the demand is likely to be inelastic In Africa where electricity is luxury, the demand is likely to be elastic
a good that is perceived as a necessity will be purchased even if the price rises
a good that is perceived as a necessity will be purchased even if the price rises
a good that is perceived as a necessity will be purchased even if the price rises
a good that is perceived as a necessity will be purchased even if the price rises
a good that is perceived as a necessity will be purchased even if the price rises