As a Result of a Decrease in the Price of a Hamburger

question 271

Multiple Choice

As a result of a decrease in the price of a hamburger, consumers buy more hamburgers and fewer frankfurters.This is an illustration of:

• A)consumer sovereignty.
• B)the income effect.
• C)the substitution effect.
• D)changing tastes and preferences.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium

A state in a market or economy where supply equals demand, and there is no incentive for change under current conditions.

Coconuts

Often used in economic models and examples, referring to a simplistic commodity to illustrate principles of trade, investment, or resource allocation.

Equilibrium

A condition or state in which economic forces such as supply and demand are balanced, resulting in a stable market.

Coconuts

A large tropical fruit with a hard shell, edible white flesh, and clear liquid, often used in food and drink preparations.