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What does demand refer to?
What is the Law of Demand?
The Law of Demand states that an increase in the price of a good lowers the quantity demanded, while a decrease in price raises the quantity demanded.
What is a demand schedule?
A table showing the quantity of a good buyers would purchase at each price.
What does a demand curve represent?
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What are the two types of movement of the demand curve?
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What happens when there is a change in the product's price?
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What results from non-price factors affecting demand?
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What does a rightward shift in the demand curve represent?
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What does a leftward shift in the demand curve signify?
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How does income affect demand?
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What effect does population have on demand?
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How can consumer taste affect demand?
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How can the prices of related goods influence demand?
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What are complementary goods?
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What are substitute goods?
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What happens when buyers expect prices of commodities to rise?
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Study Notes
Demand Overview
- Demand reflects the quantity of a product or service that buyers wish to purchase in a specified time frame.
- Demand exists for a good or service when it provides pleasure or fulfills a need.
The Law of Demand
- The Law of Demand indicates that an increase in price leads to a decrease in quantity demanded; conversely, a decrease in price results in an increase in quantity demanded.
- This law highlights the inverse relationship between price and quantity demanded.
Demand Schedule and Curve
- A Demand Schedule is a tabular representation illustrating the quantities buyers are willing to purchase at various price points.
- A Demand Curve visually represents the Demand Schedule graphically.
Movements of the Demand Curve
- Movements along the Demand Curve occur due to changes in the product's price, affecting the quantity demanded.
- Non-price factors lead to shifts in the Demand Curve, resulting in a new Demand Curve formation.
Shift Directions in Demand
- A rightward shift indicates an increase in overall demand.
- A leftward shift signifies a decrease in overall demand.
Factors Affecting Demand
- Income positively influences demand; as buyers' income increases, demand typically increases as well.
- Population growth is correlated with increased demand for goods and services, expanding the market size.
Consumer Preferences
- Consumer taste is influenced by demographic factors such as age, gender, habits, and situational changes.
Price of Related Goods
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The demand for a product can be swayed by the prices of related goods, which are categorized into:
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Complementary Goods: Goods that are used together. For example, an increase in flashlight prices leads to a decline in battery demand.
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Substitute Goods: Goods that can replace one another. For instance, if beef prices rise, the demand for pork may increase.
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Buyer Expectations
- Anticipation of rising prices for essential commodities can prompt buyers to purchase more now, resulting in increased present demand.
- Expecting future income increases can similarly boost current consumption levels as buyers prepare for upcoming financial changes.
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This quiz focuses on the fundamental concepts of the Law of Demand, including definitions of demand and the effects of price changes on quantity demanded. Ideal for students looking to solidify their understanding of basic economic principles.
