Which of the following factors is NOT typically considered to affect demand?

Government regulations are generally classified as a supply-side factor rather than a direct influence on demand. Demand is primarily affected by variables that relate to the desires and purchasing power of consumers, such as the price of the good or service, consumers' income levels, and shifts in consumer tastes and preferences.

When considering demand, the price of the product significantly affects how much of it consumers are willing to buy—according to the law of demand, when prices increase, demand typically decreases and vice versa. Similarly, as consumers' incomes rise, their purchasing power increases, which can lead to an increase in demand for many goods and services. Changes in consumer tastes reflect shifting preferences for certain products, thus influencing demand based on how desirable those products are to consumers at any given time.

In contrast, government regulations can affect supply by imposing restrictions or requirements on production or distribution, indirectly influencing demand through changes in market conditions but not being a direct component of demand itself.