An Increase in the Number of Firms Wanting to Provide

question 87

Multiple Choice

An increase in the number of firms wanting to provide accounting services will cause a ________ for accounting services.

• A)leftward shift in the supply curve
• B)rightward shift in the demand curve
• C)leftward shift in the demand curve
• D)rightward shift in the supply curve
• E)simultaneous shift of both the demand and supply curves

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