A relative non-consumer is an individual who does not actively engage in the consumption of goods or services, but may still indirectly benefit from the consumption habits of others. This can include individuals who live off the resources and purchases of family members or those who rely on the infrastructure and products of a society without actively participating in the consumer market. Unlike a traditional non-consumer, a relative non-consumer’s consumption patterns are influenced by their relationship to others rather than personal choice or circumstance.