Principles of Economics/S-D Shifts

Shift in supply


If the supply curve increases (such as an excise tax burden), the new equilibrium will have higher quantity and lower price; if it is lowered, the reverse happens.

Shift in demand


If the demand curve increases (such as something being in fashion), the new equilibrium will have higher quantity and higher price; if it is lowered, the reverse happens.

Shift in supply and demand


If both curves shift, their individual effects are added, although with slight alterations due to warping in the shape of the curves. If both curves increase, quantity increases for sure but price is indeterminate; if both curves decrease, quantity decreases for sure but price is indeterminate.