A Horizontal Demand Curve for a Good Could Arise Because

question 86

Multiple Choice

A horizontal demand curve for a good could arise because consumers

• A) are irrational.
• B) are not sensitive to price changes.
• C) view this good as identical to another good.
• D) have no equivalent substitutes for this good.

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Definitions:

Simultaneously

Occurring at the same time or concurrently.

Credible Threat

A declaration of intended action or punishment that is believable and realistic enough to influence the behavior of others.

Equilibrium

A state in which all forces or influences are balanced, such as in a market when supply equals demand.

Dominant Strategy

In game theory, an approach that remains optimal for a participant, no matter what tactics are adopted by the others.