Demand curve shifting occurs whenever there's a change in demand unrelated to price. Unlike movements along a demand curve that occur when prices change, shifting results in an entirely new demand ...

Economists often use demand curves to illustrate the fluid paradigm of consumer demand in a particular market. Small-business owners also can use demand curves to understand consumer behavior. For ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...