Lesson 2: The law of demand Flashcards

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Definiton of demand

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The ability and willingness of consumers to purchase goods/services

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2
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The law of demand states that-

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When the prices Decreases, the quantity demand increases
AND
When the prices increases, the quantity demand decreases

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3
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What is the relationship in a demand curve

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The demand curve shows the relationship between various possible prices for a product and quantity that consumers in the market would be willing and able to buy at each of these prices.

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The law of demand

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As the prices increases, there is a contraction in the quantity demanded, causing a movement upwards along the demand line.

As the prices decrease, there is an expansion in the quantity demanded, causing a movement downwards along the demand line

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5
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what is a movement along the curve due

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to a change in a good or services price

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6
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What is a shift in the entire demand curve due to

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When one of the other factors effecting demand ( not price ) have changed

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