Use the Following General Linear Demand Function Below $Q _ { d } = a + b P + c M + d P _ { R }$

question 31

Multiple Choice

Use the following general linear demand function below: $Q _ { d } = a + b P + c M + d P _ { R }$ where Q_d = quantity demanded,P = the price of the good,M = income, $P _ { R }$ = the price of a good related in consumption.The law of demand requires that

• A)a < 0.
• B)b < 0.
• C)P < 0.
• D)a < 0 and b < 0.
• E)b < 0 and P < 0.

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New Products

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