A Decrease in Consumption Caused by a Factor Other Than

question 97

Multiple Choice

A decrease in consumption caused by a factor other than a change in the price level

• A) shifts the AD curve to the right.
• B) shifts the AD curve to the left.
• C) causes an upward movement along the existing AD curve.
• D) causes a downward movement along the existing AD curve.
• E) none of the above.

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Definitions:

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