#1
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences demand shifts?
Technology advancements
ExplanationTechnology advancements do not directly influence demand shifts.
#2
In the context of demand, what does 'ceteris paribus' mean?
All other factors remain constant
Explanation'Ceteris paribus' means holding all other factors constant while analyzing the impact of a specific factor on demand.
#3
How does an increase in the number of buyers affect demand?
Demand increases
ExplanationAn increase in the number of buyers leads to an overall increase in demand.
#4
Which of the following is a determinant of demand?
Price of the product itself
ExplanationThe price of the product itself is a key determinant of demand.
#5
What is the relationship between price and quantity demanded in a normal demand curve?
Negative correlation
ExplanationIn a normal demand curve, there is a negative correlation between price and quantity demanded.
#6
Which of the following is an example of a non-price determinant of demand?
Change in consumer income
ExplanationA change in consumer income is a non-price determinant that can influence demand.
#7
If the price of a substitute good decreases, what happens to the demand for the original good?
Demand decreases
ExplanationA decrease in the price of a substitute good leads to a decrease in the demand for the original good.
#8
What is the effect of an increase in consumer income on the demand for normal goods?
Demand increases
ExplanationAn increase in consumer income leads to an increase in demand for normal goods.
#9
What is the impact of an increase in the price of complementary goods on the demand for the main product?
Demand decreases
ExplanationAn increase in the price of complementary goods leads to a decrease in the demand for the main product.
#10
What is the effect on the demand for luxury goods during an economic recession?
Demand decreases
ExplanationDuring an economic recession, the demand for luxury goods tends to decrease.
#11
What happens to the demand for a normal good if consumer preferences shift towards that product?
Demand increases
ExplanationIf consumer preferences shift towards a normal good, the demand for that good increases.
#12
If the price of a product decreases and its demand increases proportionally, what can be said about the demand elasticity?
Demand is unitary elastic
ExplanationWhen the percentage change in quantity demanded equals the percentage change in price, demand is considered unitary elastic.
#13
If expectations of future price decreases lead consumers to buy more of a good today, what type of shift occurs in demand?
Shift to the right
ExplanationExpectations of future price decreases lead to an increase in current demand, causing a rightward shift in the demand curve.
#14
What happens to the demand for inferior goods as consumer income increases?
Demand decreases
ExplanationAs consumer income increases, the demand for inferior goods decreases.
#15
If the price of a normal good increases, what happens to the demand for inferior goods?
Demand increases
ExplanationAn increase in the price of a normal good leads to an increase in the demand for inferior goods.
#16
What factor might cause a shift in demand for a product even if the price of the product itself does not change?
Change in consumer preferences
ExplanationA change in consumer preferences can lead to a shift in demand for a product.
#17
If the demand for a product increases proportionally more than its price decreases, what can be said about the demand elasticity?
Demand is elastic
ExplanationWhen the percentage change in quantity demanded is greater than the percentage change in price, demand is considered elastic.
#18
What is the effect of an increase in the price of a complementary good on the demand for the main product?
Demand decreases
ExplanationAn increase in the price of a complementary good leads to a decrease in the demand for the main product.