Exhibit 4-2 Supply and Demand Curves Beginning from an Equilibrium

question 75

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 4-2 Supply and demand curves Beginning from an equilibrium at point E₁ in Exhibit 4-2, an increase in demand for good X, other things being equal, would move the equilibrium point to:

• A)E₁, no change.
• B)E₂.
• C)E₃.
• D)E₄.

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