An Expectation of Increased Prices of a Good in the Future

question 87

Multiple Choice

An expectation of increased prices of a good in the future is likely to:

• A) increase current demand.
• B) decrease current demand.
• C) have no impact on current demand.
• D) only affect seller's decisions.

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