Which of the Following Would NOT Cause an Increase in the Demand

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would NOT cause an increase in the demand for cheese?

• A) a decrease in the price of crackers, which are consumed with cheese
• B) an increase in the population of cheese lovers
• C) an increase in the income of cheese consumers, assuming that cheese is a normal good
• D) a technological advance that makes it cheaper to produce cheese

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