Suppose That We Observe a Decrease in the Price of Sunscreen

question 146

Multiple Choice

Suppose that we observe a decrease in the price of sunscreen and fewer people buying sunscreen. What could have caused this change?

• A) a violation of the law of demand
• B) a tax on sunscreen manufacturers
• C) a new study documenting that the ingredients in sunscreen are linked to an increased risk of malignant melanoma, a dangerous form of skin cancer
• D) a new production process that reduces the costs of making sunscreen

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