How Would a Decrease in Consumer Income Affect the Market

question 391

Multiple Choice

How would a decrease in consumer income affect the market for new furniture?

• A) Demand would decrease, leading to an increase in price and a reduction in quantity sold.
• B) Demand would decrease, leading to a reduction in price and a reduction in quantity sold.
• C) Demand would increase, leading to an increase in price and an increase in quantity sold.
• D) Demand would increase, leading to a reduction in price and an increase in quantity sold.

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Definitions:

Nash Equilibrium

A concept in game theory where no participant can gain by changing only their own strategy, assuming other participants' strategies remain unchanged.

Homogeneous Oligopoly

A market structure where a few firms offer products or services that are essentially identical and thus are substitutes for each other.

Oligopolistic Industries

Sectors characterized by a small number of large firms that have significant control over market prices and competition.

Differentiated Products

Goods or services that are distinguished from similar products by characteristics like quality, design, and features.