JAMB Economics 2004 Question 34

Question 34

Theory of Demand

A change in demand for a normal good means

  1. A.a shift in the demand curve
  2. B.a change in the price elasticity
  3. C.the demand changes as price changes
  4. D.a movement along a given demand curve
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (a shift in the demand curve)

Explanation

A change in demand is caused by factors other than the good's own price (income, tastes, etc.) and shows as a shift of the whole demand curve.