Distinguish between final goods and intermediate goods. Give an example of  each.

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Intermediate goods and final goods are distinguished on the basis of following points :

Basis of Difference Final Goods Intermediate Goods
Use Final goods are those products that are ready for use by the final consumers. Intermediate goods are those products which are not ready for final use and are used only as raw materials for further production.
Further Processing Such goods do not require any further processing. These goods require further processing and go through various stages of production.
Resale These goods are not meant for resale Such goods are resold for further production.
Example For example, cotton purchased by a consumer for personal consumption is a final good. For example, cotton purchased by a textile industry for making cloth is an intermediate good. 

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