WAEC Economics 2008 Question 6

Question 6

Theory of Demand

Which of the following factors does not cause a change in demand?

  1. A.Taste and fashion
  2. B.Vagaries of weather
  3. C.Price of other commodities
  4. D.Price of the commodity.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Price of the commodity.)

Explanation

A change in the good's own price changes quantity demanded (movement along the curve), not demand.