The Demand Curve for Gasoline Has Shifted Rightward

question 58

Multiple Choice

The demand curve for gasoline has shifted rightward. One explanation is that

• A) consumer incomes are lower and gasoline is a normal good.
• B) the price of automobiles is higher and gasoline and automobiles are complements.
• C) consumer incomes are higher and gasoline is a normal good.
• D) the number of consumers has decreased.
• E) everyone expects tomorrow's gasoline price will be lower.

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