A Rightward Shift in the Demand Curve for a Commodity

question 43

Multiple Choice

A rightward shift in the demand curve for a commodity necessarily means that

• A) consumers' incomes have fallen.
• B) supply conditions are more favorable.
• C) equilibrium price decreases.
• D) consumers are willing to buy more of the good at each price than previously.
• E) the price of complementary goods increased.

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