GEMET
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Environmental
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non-durable goods
Definition

A good bought by consumers that tends to last for less than a year. Common examples are food and clothing. The notable thing about nondurable goods is that consumers tend to continue buying them regardless of the ups and downs of the business cycle.

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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/10929