Difference between Shift in the demand curve and Movement in the demand curve
Movement Along a demand curve |
Shift in demand curve |
Movement
along a demand curve occurs due to price. |
The shift in demand curve occurs due to factors other
than price, such as income, technology, climate, future price expectations,
etc. |
Other things
remain constant in movement along the demand curve. |
Other things change in a shift in the demand curve. |
There are
expansion and contraction of the demand curve.
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There are upward shifts and downward shifts in the demand curve.
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Movement
Along a demand curve is also termed as ‘change in quantity demanded.’ |
A shift in the demand curve is also termed as a ‘change in demand.’ |
Movement
Along a demand curve does not affect the equilibrium. |
The shift in the demand curve changes the equilibrium. |
Movement
Along a demand curve occurs in the same demand curve. |
The shift in the demand curve occurs when the demand curve changes. |
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