Week 4 Flashcards
The relationship between the price of a good and the quantity that consumers are willing and able to buy per period, other things constant.
Demand
The relationship between the price of a good and the quantity that consumers are willing and able to buy per period, other things constant.
(-When the price goes up, the quantity demanded goes down.
-When the price goes down, the quantity demanded goes up.)
Law of Demand
Consumers switch to cheaper goods when prices rise.
Substitution Effect
Lower prices increase real income.
Income Effect
Shows relationship between price and quantity demanded.
Demand Curve
The point where the quantity demanded equals the quantity supplied
Market Equilibrium
A table presenting the quantity demanded for a good or service at various prices.
Demand Schedule