Demand Flashcards

1
Q

What are on the x and y axis on a demand curve

A

x: quantity
y: price

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2
Q

What does the law of demand state

A

As price increases,quantity demanded decreases

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3
Q

As price increases there is a … in the demand curve
Fill in the blank

A

contraction

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4
Q

As price decreases there is a … in the demand curve
Fill in the blank

A

extension

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5
Q

What are the factors that affect demand

A

-advertising
-trends
-income of the buyer
-population (higher population,higher demand)
-price of related goods (substitutes/compliments)
-season

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6
Q

What is an inferior good

A

Goods that have increased demand when income decreases
-water

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7
Q

What is a normal good and give an example

A

goods that have an increased demand when incomes increase
-luxury clothes

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8
Q

What does a change in PRICE cause on the demand curve

A

Movement along the curve (extension/contraction)

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9
Q

What does a change in non-price factors do to the demand curve

A

Shift (left/right)

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