Which of the Following Will Not Shift the Demand Curve

question 309

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will not shift the demand curve for grapefruit?

• A) An announcement that eating a grapefruit before every meal will induce weight loss.
• B) A technical development that allows machines to replace the workers who harvest grapefruit.
• C) An announcement that eating lots of grapefruit causes skin problems.
• D) A newspaper story reporting that the preference for oranges has skyrocketed.
• E) An announcement that grapefruit will definitely cost more next week.

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Definitions:

Conforming Goods

Products that meet the specifications and requirements stipulated in a sales or supply contract.

Basic Duty

An essential or fundamental obligation required by law, contract, or ethical considerations.

Usage of Trade

Established customs and practices in a particular industry or market that are widely accepted and that parties to a contract are presumed to follow.

Customs

The official department that oversees the importation and exportation of goods in and out of a country, implementing national regulations and duties.