Demand

1. Economics.

The quantity of a particular good or service that buyers want - and are able to purchase - at any given market price.

2. Banking.

Refers to deposits or loans which can be withdrawn 'on demand' without giving notice.

See also

• Call
• Demand curve
• Market mechanism
• Monetary policy
• Price elasticity of demand
• Income elasticity of demand
• Regulation Q
• Supply
• Wants