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demand curve
This term is a technical instrument of microeconomics used to visualize the law of demand. It typically slopes downward from left to right, illustrating the inverse relationship between price and quantity demanded. In professional economic discourse, it is treated as a precise analytical tool rather than a general description of consumer desire.
When discussing shifts in the curve, economists distinguish between a movement along the curve (caused by a change in the price of the good itself) and a shift of the entire curve (caused by external factors like income or tastes). Misusing these terms in an academic or professional setting can lead to significant conceptual errors in market analysis.
Meanings
Examples
The demand curve typically slopes downward from left to right.
Look at how the demand curve shifts to the right when consumer income increases.
We need to analyze the demand curve for this new product before setting the price.
I wonder if the demand curve for luxury cars is more elastic than for basic transport.
The professor explained that a movement along the demand curve is caused by a change in price.
If we lower the price, we can move down the demand curve to increase sales volume.
The demand curve for salt is nearly vertical because it is a necessity.
Wait, does a change in taste cause a shift of the entire demand curve?