ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

DEMAND

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When prices go up
A
demand goes up.
B
demand goes down.
C
demand stays the same.
D
shortages.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As we can see on the demand graph, there is an inverse relationship between price and quantity demanded. Economists call this the Law of Demand. If the price goes up, the quantity demanded goes down (but demand itself stays the same). If the price decreases, quantity demanded increases.

Detailed explanation-2: -In other words, the higher the price, the lower the level of demand. Because buyers have finite resources, their spending on a given product or commodity is limited as well, so higher prices reduce the quantity demanded. Conversely, demand rises as the product becomes more affordable.

Detailed explanation-3: -Demand is generally considered to slope downward: at higher prices, consumers buy less. The point at which the two curves intersect represents the market-clearing price-the price at which demand and supply are the same. Prices can change for many reasons (technology, consumer preference, weather conditions).

Detailed explanation-4: -If the demand increases, and the supply remains the same, there will be a shortage, and the price will increase. If the demand decreases, and the supply remains the same, there will be a surplus, and the price will go down.

Detailed explanation-5: -Demand Increase: price increases, quantity increases. Demand Decrease: price decreases, quantity decreases. Supply Increase: price decreases, quantity increases. Supply Decrease: price increases, quantity decreases.

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