2 Flashcards
What is demand
Indicates relationship between quantity wanted and price
What is the income affect
If price of an item falls, you can buy more everything
Increased purchasing power means you’ll buy more of this item
What is the substitution effect
Once price of a good falls, it appears relatively cheap compared to similar goods
This cheaper item is substituted in to replace other items
What is a Giffen good
Inferior good but price rises crowd out other consumption
What are Veblen goods
Luxury goods that’s more popular as price rises due to status associated with having this product. Price implies quality 
What factors influence demand
Price
Product
Promotion
Place
Physical environment
People
Process
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What does price elasticities of demand depend on
Is there a USP
Availability of substitutes
Is it a compliment
Switching time costs
Income changes
What is supply
Indicates relationship between quantity available and price