If Tastes Change So That a Particular Style of Boots

question 147

Multiple Choice

If tastes change so that a particular style of boots is now considered more appealing,the likely result is

• A)a shift in the demand curve to the right.
• B)a shift in the demand curve to the left.
• C)a movement down the demand curve.
• D)a movement up the demand curve.
• E)no change in the demand curve.

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