Why Would a Retailer Choose Not to Expand to a Central

question 19

Multiple Choice

Why would a retailer choose not to expand to a central business district?

• A) High security may be necessary
• B) Shoppers are subjected to weather conditions
• C) Business is slow in the evening
• D) Limited parking
• E) All of these

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Definitions:

Income Effect

The adjustment in income of an individual or an economic system, and its effect on how much of a good or service is demanded.

Substitution Effect

The change in consumption resulting from a change in the price of a good, causing consumers to replace more expensive items with less expensive ones.

Labor-Supply Curve

A graphical representation that shows the relationship between the wage rate and the quantity of labor workers are willing to supply.

Price of Leisure

Refers to the opportunity cost of time spent on non-work activities, measured by the income foregone by not working.