Figure 4-6 -Refer to Figure 4-6. What Is the Shift from D₁

question 69

Multiple Choice

Figure 4-6
-Refer to Figure 4-6. What is the shift from D₁ to D called?

• A)an increase in demand
• B)a decrease in demand
• C)a decrease in quantity demanded
• D)an increase in quantity demanded

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