Economics: Understanding Markets and Demand

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What is the primary function of a market?

To bring together buyers and sellers

Which of the following types of markets is characterized by online transactions?

Online or virtual market

What is the difference between needs and wants?

Needs are necessities, while wants are desires

What is the law of demand?

Other things remaining same, when the price of a product increases, its quantity demanded decreases

What is the purpose of a demand table or schedule?

To show the relationship between price and quantity demanded

What is the term 'ceteris paribus' used to assume in economics?

That other things remain the same

What is the shape of the demand curve 'D'?

Downward sloping

What is an assumption of the Law of Demand?

No change in prices of related goods

Which of the following is an exception to the Law of Demand?

All of the above

What is the practical importance of the Law of Demand in price determination?

To analyze the impact of change in prices on quantity demanded

How does the Law of Demand help the finance minister?

In raising tax on certain commodities

What is the result of an increase in income on the demand of a product?

Demand increases

Test your knowledge of markets and demand in economics. Learn about the different types of markets, including local, regional, national, and international markets. Explore the concepts of needs, wants, and demand in this quiz.

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