What is derived demand?
What is derived demand?
Derived demand is demand for a factor of production that arises from demand for the good or service it helps produce. Labour is not usually demanded for its own sake: firms employ workers because those workers help create output that customers want.
Step-by-step lessons on CIE Intl A Level Economics 8.3.1 demand for labour as a derived demand. Each one builds up to exam-style questions.