-Refer to the Figure Above

question 44

Multiple Choice

-Refer to the figure above. Which of the following could have caused the shift in the demand curve?

• A)a decrease in the price of a substitute for Good Z
• B)an increase in the price of Good Z
• C)an increase in the expected future price of Good Z
• D)a decrease in income if Good Z is an inferior good

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Definitions:

Utility Function

A mathematical representation that assigns a level of satisfaction or utility to combinations of goods and services consumed.

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Consumptions

The process of using up goods and services to satisfy individual or collective needs or desires, often analyzed in economic contexts.

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