States the Extension and Contraction of Demand

Question

States the Extension and Contraction of Demand.

Answer 1

Demand may change because of various factors. In demand, change because of change in price only, here other factors remaining constant, this is termed as extension and contraction of demand. A change in demand solely because of change in price is termed as extension and contraction. While the quantity demanded of a commodity rises because of a fall in price, this is termed as extension of demand. Conversely when the quantity demanded falls because of a rise in price, it is termed as contraction of demand.