Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Micro Economics: Market Equilibrium

Question:

What is the impact of shift in demand curve on equilibrium?

Options:

Only price changes

Quantity and price changes in opposite directions

Both price and quantity changes in same direction

Neither price nor quantity changes

Correct Answer:

Both price and quantity changes in same direction

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3: Both price and quantity changes in same direction

 

  • When the demand curve shifts, the equilibrium price and quantity change in the same direction (either both increase or both decrease).

  • The direction of change depends on whether the demand increases or decreases:

    1. If demand increases (rightward shift):

      • Price increases (higher willingness to pay).
      • Quantity increases (more is bought at every price level).
    2. If demand decreases (leftward shift):

      • Price decreases (lower willingness to pay).
      • Quantity decreases (less is bought at every price level).