When Economists Say That the Demand for a Product Has

question 3

Multiple Choice

When economists say that the demand for a product has decreased, they mean that:

• A) The demand curve has shifted to the right
• B) The product has become particularly scarce for some reason
• C) The product has become more expensive and thus consumers are buying less of it
• D) Consumers are now willing and able to buy less of this product at each possible price

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

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Ventromedial Hypothalamus

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