Social Networking (Demand Factor)
Social media influence on consumer preferences and demand.
Real World
When Stanley cups went viral on TikTok in late 2023, demand surged so rapidly that Target stores sold out within hours of restocking, purely driven by social media trends.
Exam Focus
Distinguish between a movement along the demand curve (price change) and a shift (social media causes a shift right — state this explicitly).
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