Difference between movement along the demand curve and Shift in demand curve

 

Difference between movement along the demand curve and Shift in demand curve.... 

The main difference between movement along the demand curve and Shift in demand curve are as given below:

1. When the commodity experience change in both the quantity demanded and price, causing the curve to move in specific direction, is known as movement along the demand curve. But when the price of a commodity remains constant but there is a change in quantity demanded due to some other factors, causing the curve to shift in a particular side, it is called Shift in demand curve. 

2. Movement in demand curve occurs along the curve, whereas the shift in demand curve changes its position due to change in original demand relationship. 

3. Price is the main determinant of movement along the demand curve whereas other factors except price are the determinant of shift in demand curve. 

4. Movement along the demand curve indicates the change in quantity demanded whereas Shift in demand curve indicates the change in demand. 

5. Demand curve will move upward or downward whereas Shift in demand curve can either be rightward or leftward.