demand Flashcards
what is demand?
a demand a desire backed with the ability to pay otherwise its simply a want
what is the 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?
willing is your want to have it and able - you have the money to purchase it. you will use the money to purchase it. willing is a want. willing and able is a demand.
What a the definition of a demand shedule?
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.
what is the definition law of demand?
An increase in the price of a good or service will result in a decrease in the quantity demanded, or vice versa assuming Ceteris Paribus
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 consumer are both willing and bale to buy at any given price of a certain period of time