vitÂ·riÂ·fy (vÄ­tâ²rÉ-fÄ«â²) v. vitÂ·riÂ·fied, vitÂ·riÂ·fyÂ·ing, vitÂ·riÂ·fies v.tr. To change or make into glass or a glassy substance, especially through heat fusion. v.intr. To become vitreous.
We draw a demand curve to show the relationship between the price of the good and the quantity that consumers are willing to buy. For example, suppose people are willing to buy 20 pounds of strawberries at a price of $2, but are willing to buy 30 pounds if the price falls to $1.
The Aggregate Demand Curve. The aggregate demand curve shows, at various price levels, the quantity of goods and services produced domestically that consumers, businesses, governments and foreigners (net exports) are willing to purchase during the period of concern.