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Questions
What is increase in demand?
When does 'increase' in demand take place?
What is meant by increase in demand?
Solution
Increase in demand refers to a rise in the demand of a commodity caused due to any factor other than the own price of the commodity. Here, more quantity is demanded at the same price.
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