WAEC Economics 2006 Question 9

Question 9

Theory of Demand

A movement along the same demand curve either upwards or downwards as a result of changes in price implies

  1. A.a change in demand
  2. B.a change in quantity demanded
  3. C.an increase in demand
  4. D.a shift in the demand curve to the right.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (a change in quantity demanded)

Explanation

A change in the commodity's own price moves the consumer along the same curve: a change in quantity demanded.