Market Demand Function
The market demand function refers to the total quantity of a product or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price and time. It is the sum of all individual demand functions of the consumers in the market. In other words, it represents the demand for a product or service in a particular market.
Factors affecting the Market Demand Function
- Price of the product or service
- Income of the consumers
- Price of related goods
- Tastes and preferences of the consumers
- Population size and demographic characteristics
- Market competition
- Seasonal factors
Formula for Market Demand Function
The formula for market demand function is:
Q = f(P, Y, Pr, T, Pop, C, S)
where Q is the total quantity demanded, P is the price of the product or service, Y is the income of the consumers, Pr is the price of related goods, T is the tastes and preferences of the consumers, Pop is the population size and demographic characteristics, C is the market competition, and S is the seasonal factors.
Individual Demand Function
The individual demand function refers to the quantity of a product or service that a single consumer is willing and able to purchase at a given price and time. It is based on the consumer's tastes and preferences, income, and the price of the product or service.
Factors affecting the Individual Demand Function
- Price of the product or service
- Income of the consumer
- Tastes and preferences of the consumer
- Price of related goods
Formula for Individual Demand Function
The formula for individual demand function is:
Q = f(P, Y, T, Pr)
where Q is the quantity demanded, P is the price of the product or service, Y is the income of the consumer, T is the tastes and preferences of the consumer, and Pr is the price of related goods.