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Elementary Theory of Demand

ICSE · Class 10 · Economics

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Meaning and Definition of Demand

  • Demand is NOT just desire - it requires three conditions: desire, ability to pay, and willingness to pay
  • Economic demand = Desire + Ability to pay + Willingness to spend
  • Demand is always with reference to price and time period
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Types of Demand

  • Joint Demand: Goods demanded together (complementary goods like printer and ink)
  • Composite Demand: Goods with multiple uses (milk for tea, butter, cheese)
  • Direct Demand: Goods demanded for direct satisfaction (food, clothes)
3

Individual vs Market Demand

  • Individual demand: Demand by single consumer/household
  • Market demand: Total demand by all consumers in the market
  • Market demand = Horizontal summation of individual demands
4

Determinants of Demand

  • Price of the commodity (most important factor)
  • Price of related goods (substitutes and complements)
  • Income of consumer (normal vs inferior goods)

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In economicsThere are five main typesIndividual demand depends onStates that 'other things being equalNormal goods show increased demand when

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