Demand Flashcards
What is Demand?
Demand is a desire backed with the ability to pay. Otherwise it is a want.
Definition of Demand?
Demand is the quantity of a good or service that consumers are both willing and able to buy at any given price over a period of time.
What is willing and able mean?
Willing is - you want to have it, and able is - you have the money to purchase it and you will use your money to purchase it. (willing is a want) (willing + able is a demand)
What is the Definition of a Demand Schedule?
A demand schedule is a table that sets out the quantity of a good or service that a consumer is willing and able to buy at a range of prices within a given time frame.
Define the Law of Demand?
An increase in the price of a good or service will result in a decrease in the quantity demanded
What is the Definition of Ceteris Paribus
All other factors apart from one stay the same.
What is a Demand Curve?
A graph showing the quantity of a good or service that consumers are both willing and able to buy at any given price over a certain period of time.