Why Is the Aggregate Demand Curve Downward Sloping

question 257

Multiple Choice

Why is the aggregate demand curve downward sloping?

• A) because the more people buy, the fewer additional purchases they need
• B) because people buy something else when the price goes up
• C) because people feel poorer and buy less when prices go up
• D) because the more people wish to consume, the lower the price is

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

Thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single molecule of DNA, and carrying genetic information.

Genes

Units of heredity made up of DNA, responsible for passing traits from parents to offspring and influencing characteristics and disease susceptibility.

Autosomes

Chromosomes that are not involved in determining the sex of an organism, typically making up the majority of an organism's chromosomes.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a new organism is produced by the union of sperm and egg cells, marking the beginning of embryonic development.