Demand
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Economics
- Demand (economics)Demand (economics)In economics, demand is the desire to own anything, the ability to pay for it, and the willingness to pay . The term demand signifies the ability or the willingness to buy a particular commodity at a given point of time....
, the desire to own something and the ability to pay for it - Demand curveDemand curveIn economics, the demand curve is the graph depicting the relationship between the price of a certain commodity, and the amount of it that consumers are willing and able to purchase at that given price. It is a graphic representation of a demand schedule...
, a graphic representation of a demand schedule - Demand depositDemand depositDemand deposits, bank money or scriptural money are funds held in demand deposit accounts in commercial banks. These account balances are usually considered money and form the greater part of the money supply of a country.-History:...
, the money in checking accounts - Demand pull theoryDemand pull theoryIn economics, the demand-pull theory is the theory that inflation occurs when demand for goods and services exceeds existing supplies. According to the demand pull theory, there is a range of effects on innovative activity driven by changes in expected demand, the competitive structure of markets,...
, the theory that inflation occurs when demand for goods and services exceeds existing supplies - Demand schedule, a table that lists the quantity of a good a person will buy it each different price
- Demand side economics, the school of economics at believes government spending and tax cuts open economy by raising demand
Other uses
- Demand MediaDemand MediaDemand Media, Inc. is an online media company and content farm that operates online brands such as eHow, and Cracked, and is known for creating online content through its Demand Media Studios division based on a combination of measured consumer demand and predicted ROI...
, an online media company