Definition:
Manufactured demand is the deliberate creation or amplification of desire for goods, services, or experiences that do not arise from genuine need.
Usage Context:
Seen in advertising, influencer marketing, consumer culture, and speculative markets.
Critical Note:
Demand is framed as organic consumer preference. In reality, attention shaping, scarcity cues, and social pressure are used to generate urgency and perceived necessity.
Related Terms:
Artificial Scarcity, Speculative Value, Consumerism, Behavioural Bias Exploitation