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DEMAND SHOCK [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Economics
  • Trade
DEF

… a sudden unexpected event that dramatically increases or decreases demand for a product or service, usually temporarily.

CONT

A positive demand shock is a sudden increase in demand, while a negative demand shock is a decrease in demand. Either shock will have an effect on the prices of the product or service.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Économique
  • Commerce
DEF

[…] événement soudain qui fait augmenter ou diminuer temporairement la demande pour les biens et services, déplaçant la courbe de demande sur un graphique comprenant l'offre et la demande.

CONT

Un choc de demande positif fait augmenter la demande; un choc de demande négatif fait diminuer la demande.

Spanish

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