A Demand Curve Will Shift to the Left If the ______

question 138

Multiple Choice

A demand curve will shift to the left if the ______.

• A) number of buyers increases
• B) buyers' incomes decrease
• C) future expectations become more optimistic
• D) prices of substitute goods increase

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Definitions:

Logic of Science

The principles and criteria for valid reasoning and argument within scientific disciplines, including the methods for empirical verification and hypothesis testing.

Sensible Conclusions

Logical or reasonable conclusions derived from available evidence and sound reasoning.

Control Condition

The standard conditions under which an experiment is conducted, against which experimental observations are evaluated.

Confound

An outside influence or variable in an experiment that can affect the results in an unintended way, making it difficult to interpret the outcome accurately.