Which of the Following Events Would Cause a Movement Upward

question 217

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events would cause a movement upward and to the left along the demand curve for olives?

• A)The number of people who purchase olives decreases.
• B)Consumer income decreases, and olives are a normal good.
• C)The price of pickles decreases, and pickles are a substitute for olives.
• D)The price of olives rises.

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