"The Price of Digital Cameras Fell Because of Improvements in Production

question 196

Multiple Choice

"The price of digital cameras fell because of improvements in production technology.As a result, the demand for film cameras decreased.This caused the price of film cameras to fall; as the price of film cameras fell, the demand for film cameras decreased even further." Evaluate this statement.

• A)The statement is false because the demand for film cameras would increase as the price of digital cameras fell.
• B)The statement is false.A decrease in the price of digital cameras would decrease the demand for film cameras, but a decrease in the price of film cameras would not cause the demand for film cameras to decrease.
• C)The statement is false because it confuses the law of demand with the law of supply.
• D)The statement is false because digital camera producers would not reduce their prices as a result of improvements in technology; doing so would reduce their profits.

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Definitions:

Basic Motivation

The fundamental reasons or driving forces behind individuals' actions and behaviors.

Personal Benefits

Advantages or gains that accrue to an individual, which can be of financial, physical, or emotional nature.

Selfish Desires

Individual wants or motivations focused on personal gain, often at the expense of others.

Economizing Behavior

The process of seeking to achieve maximum utility for minimal expenditure, or making decisions that reflect an optimal allocation of resources.