In Which Direction Do Most Demand Curves Slope

question 131

Multiple Choice

In which direction do most demand curves slope?

• A)horizontally
• B)upward and to the right
• C)downward and to the left
• D)downward and to the right

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Definitions:

Profit

Profit denotes the financial gain achieved when the amount of revenue gained from a business activity exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the activity.

Capital Goods

Long-lasting goods acquired or created by businesses to produce other goods or services, including machinery, buildings, and equipment.

Consumer Goods

Products that are purchased for consumption by the average consumer, including durable goods, non-durable goods, and services.

Production

The process of creating goods and services, involving the transformation of inputs, like labor and raw materials, into outputs that satisfy consumer demand.