Microeconomics
Microeconomics
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ISBN: 9781337671590
Author: Arnold
Publisher: Cengage
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Explain what is wrong in the given statement.

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The statement, “demand refers to the willingness of buyers to purchase different quantities of a good at different prices during a specific time period” is wrong. The reason being that demand is the willingness and ability of a buyer to consume different quantity of goods at different price level during a specific time period. Ability of a consumer is also as important factor which determines the willingness to pay. If the consumer does not have the ability to purchase certain goods, he cannot demand those goods.

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Demand: Demand refers to the willingness and the ability of a buyer to consume goods and services at a different price level in a given period of time.

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