Household goods are

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and

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used within households. They are the

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and movable personal property placed in the rooms of a house, such as a

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or refrigerator.

Economic role

Businesses that produce household goods are categorized as Cyclical

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by the

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and are organized into three sub-categories: * Consumer Electronics, * Appliances, tools and housewares *Home Furnishings (such as furniture) Household goods are a significant part of a country's economy, with their purchase the topic of magazines such as '' Consumer Reports'', their relocation handled by moving companies, and their disposal or redistribution facilitated by companies like Goodwill Industries, services like classified advertising and

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, and events such as garage sales and car boot sales. Their safety is often regulated by governments, which also promote and facilitate their import and export.Household goods, furniture and furnishings
from a

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website

References

External links

Household Products Database
{{Goodtypes Manufactured goods Family economics

Economic role

See also

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