Needs, Wants, and Goods

Your mission

Mission Brief #88

🎯 Your mission

Learn it. Understand why it matters.

⚡ The twist

There's always more than one side to the story.

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Needs are things we must have to live, like food and water. Wants are things that make us happy, like toys and games.

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Goods are items we buy, like fruits and books. We need food but might want a new game.

Key facts

Remember these

Then & Now

History isn't really 'history' — it shapes today, every day.

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What is a need?

Question 2 of 2

What is a want?

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