Question

Are firms like homebuilders that sell products whose demand depends partly on demographic factors likely to be more or less affected by the business cycle than are other firms whose products are less dependent on these factors​ (holding constant other factors that affect the demand for new​ houses)? Briefly explain.

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes. Firms that sell products that depend partly on demographic factors are more likely to be affected by business cycle.

Explanation:

Businesses whose demand depend partly in demographic factors (population based on race, sex, age, etc) such as homebuilders are affected by business cycles/seasons.

Demand for new houses can depend on some business seasons. A family that wants to move to a new location will consider age of the kids, parents before moving to a volatile neighborhood. Older people tend to prefer quieter areas, while younger people may prefer a more lively place to meet new friends.

Members of a race might want a new house because the vicinity is within a community of people of same race or social disposition.