6.2 How Changes in Income and Prices Affect Consumption Choices
4 min read•june 25, 2024
Consumer decisions shape demand in the market. Income, prices, preferences, and opportunity costs all play crucial roles in determining what people buy. Understanding these factors helps explain why demand curves slope downward and how they shift.
Substitution and income effects further explain consumer behavior when prices change. The , concepts, and principles provide a framework for analyzing how consumers make choices to get the most satisfaction from their limited resources.
Consumer Decisions and Demand
Factors shaping consumer decisions
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Higher income increases purchasing power and demand for (luxury cars, organic food)
Lower income decreases demand for normal goods
experience increased demand when income decreases (generic brands, public transportation)