For a Given Downward-Sloping Demand Curve,a Decrease in Supply Will

question 136

Multiple Choice

For a given downward-sloping demand curve,a decrease in supply will cause a(n) :

• A)increase in demand.
• B)increase in equilibrium quantity.
• C)increase in quantity demanded.
• D)decrease in quantity demanded.
• E)decrease in equilibrium price.

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