For a Given Supply Curve, an Increase in Demand Will

question 160

Multiple Choice

For a given supply curve, an increase in demand will typically

• A)increase price, but quantity could change in either direction
• B)increase quantity, but price could change in either direction
• C)increase price but leave quantity unchanged
• D)decrease both quantity and price
• E)increase both quantity and price

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