The Demand Curve for a Typical Good Has

question 236

Multiple Choice

The demand curve for a typical good has

• A)a negative slope because some consumers switch to other goods as the price of the good rises.
• B)a negative slope because the supply of the good rises as demand rises.
• C)a negative slope because the good has less "snob appeal" as its price falls.
• D)an inverse slope because as the price goes up, the good has more profitability.
• E)a positive slope because price is a clear indicator of need.

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