In Order to Derive a Market Demand Curve from Individuals

question 140

Multiple Choice

In order to derive a market demand curve from individuals' demand curves, we add up the

• A) various individuals' quantities demanded at each price level.
• B) various prices that each buyer is willing and able to pay.
• C) incomes of all buyers, assuming that their tastes remain constant.
• D) total number of buyers in the market at each time period.

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