Which of the Following Will Not Shift the Demand Curve

question 309

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will not shift the demand curve for grapefruit?

• A) An announcement that eating a grapefruit before every meal will induce weight loss.
• B) A technical development that allows machines to replace the workers who harvest grapefruit.
• C) An announcement that eating lots of grapefruit causes skin problems.
• D) A newspaper story reporting that the preference for oranges has skyrocketed.
• E) An announcement that grapefruit will definitely cost more next week.

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Definitions:

Domestic Quantity Supplied

The total amount of a good or service that is provided within a country's borders during a specific time period.

Domestic Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a product or service that consumers in a particular country are willing and able to purchase at a given price.

World Price

The international market price of a good or service, determined by global supply and demand dynamics.

Hypothetical Nations

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