Law Of Demand

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Definition of 'Law Of Demand'

A microeconomic law that states that, all other factors being equal, as the price of a good or service increases, consumer demand for the good or service will decrease and vice versa.

Law Of Demand
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Investopedia explains 'Law Of Demand'

This law summarizes the effect price changes have on consumer behavior. For example, a consumer will purchase more pizzas if the price of pizza falls. The opposite is true if the price of pizza increases.

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