supply/demand
demand
a consumers desire
The need to have certain things
supply
how much is available
amount of goods that can be sold
demand falls
supply rises
prices fall
prices rise
demand rises
supply falls
The cost of a product is determined by
supply and demand
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supply_and_demand
If demand increases and supply remains unchanged, a shortage occurs, leading to a higher equilibrium price.
If demand decreases and supply remains unchanged, a surplus occurs, leading to a lower equilibrium price.
If demand remains unchanged and supply increases, a surplus occurs, leading to a lower equilibrium price.
If demand remains unchanged and supply decreases, a shortage occurs, leading to a higher equilibrium price.
http://www.simplecleareasy.com/2011/11/supply-and-demand-price-quantity.html
http://www.onlinecollege.org/2012/10/11/11-vocational-skills-high-demand-today/