Cambridge IGCSETM and O Level Economics

Worksheet
7 Demand
Complete the following activities on demand.

Activity 1
Each of the following options relates to the demand for chocolate. In each case, tick the answer you
think correctly identifies the effect of the change described on the demand curve for chocolate.
1 An increase in the price of chocolate
Shift left Shift right Contraction Extension
   

2 A fall in the price of fruit

Shift left Shift right Contraction Extension
   

3 An increase in spending on advertising by chocolate bar manufacturers

Shift left Shift right Contraction Extension
   

4 An increase in consumer incomes

Shift left Shift right Contraction Extension
   

Activity 2
In each of the following cases, draw a diagram to show the effect of the change described on
demand for the good or service in question.
Hint: in each case, demand will increase or decrease, or there will be an extension or contraction in
demand.

Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Economics 2nd edition 1

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1 The effect on demand for petrol if there is an increase in demand for cars

2 The effect on demand for jeans if manufacturers cut prices

3 The effect on demand for schools if the population increases

4 The effect on demand for rail travel if car-parking prices increase

Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Economics 2nd edition 2

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5 The effect on demand for computer games if the price of games consoles decreases

Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Economics 2nd edition 3

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