demand Flashcards
1
Q
define demand
A
is the quantity
consumers are willing and able to buy at a given price
2
Q
factors affecting demand
A
• Changes in the price of substitutes
• Change in price of complementary products
• Changes in consumer incomes
• Fashion, tastes and preferences
• Seasonality
• External shocks
• Demographics
• advertising and branding
3
Q
what is the basic law of demand?
A
is that demand varies inversely with the price
e.g. lower prices make products more affordable for consumers