Explain at least three factors that would result in a shift in the demand curve for that good and three factors that would result in a shift in the supply curve for that good.

Unit 3 Discussion Question

Identify a good you commonly use or would like to use.

Explain at least three factors that would result in a shift in the demand curve for that good and three factors that would result in a shift in the supply curve for that good.

Describe the effect on equilibrium price and quantity of each factor.

Finally, explain how the shifts in demand and supply are different from movements along the demand curve or movements along the supply curve and why the distinction is important.