Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Robert Kelly is managing director of XTS ...

Demand is what the consumer can and is willing to buy at a given price over a given time period. Analyzing demand is a complicated process that takes into account many variables. Economists and ...

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 ...

Derived demand refers to how changing customer preferences or a changing economy affects business-to-business markets. In fact, whether you own a manufacturing company or small-business retail store, ...