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Consumption, in economics, the use of goods and services by households. Consumption is distinct from consumption expenditure, which is the purchase of goods and services for use by households.
Autonomous consumption. Autonomous consumption (also exogenous consumption) is consumption expenditure that occurs when income levels are infinite. Such consumption is considered autonomous of income only when expenditure on these consumables does not vary with changes in income; generally, it may be required to fund necessities and debt obligations.