States the term Shift in Demand

Question

States the term Shift in Demand?

Answer 1

Increase or Decrease in demand (Shift in Demand):

While the demand changes because of changes in other factors, as taste and preferences, income, price of associated goods etc... , this is termed as shift in demand. Because of changes in other factors, when the consumers buy more goods, this is termed as increase in demand or upward shift. Conversely if the consumers buy fewer goods owing to change in other factors, it is termed as downward shift or decrease in demand.