1. A rightward shift of the demand curve indicates an increase in demand for the good. This would happen if the good is an inferior good and there is an increase in the consumer's income. The correct option is c.
Assume the demand curve for product X shifts to the right. This might be caused by...
3. Answer the following questions involving the determinants of both demand and supply as explained in chapter three: L Assume the demand for product X increases. This might be caused by A a change in consumer tastes that is unfavorable to X. B. a decline in the price of Z, provided that X and Z are substitute goods C. a decline in income, provided that X is an inferior good. D. an increase in the price of Y, provided that...
9. A shift to the right of the demand curve could be caused by a(n): A decrease in tastes or preferences. B decrease in the price of a substitute. C increase in income if the good is normal. D increase in the price of a complement. 10. Suppose that summer in a resort town is very rainy. We can expect demand to shift and the equilibrium price for hotels to . A left; fall B left; rise C right; fall...
24) An increase in the demand for bananas will NOT be caused by: A) a rise in the price of apples. B) news that bananas help relieve stress in people buyers switching to a more healthy diet. D) a drop in the market price of bananas. 25) 26) If the demand for a good increases when there is high unemployment, we can conclude that the commodity is: 26) A) a good for which the law of demand does not apply...
How will shift right in supply affect equilibrium price, assuming demand remains constant? a. increase b. decrease c.will not affect it d. cannot be determined According to the law of demand, if the price of a good decreases, its Qd? a. decreases b. increases c. goes to zero d. stays constant According to the income effect, price changes equal changes in? a. money income b.real income c.demand d. utility on the demand curve a chance in price leads a. no...
4. Suppose that the demand curve shifts to the right and the supply curve shifts to the left simultaneously (i.e., both shift at the same time). For each part, draw a single demand and supply graph (i.e., one graph for part a, another graph for part b). (You can practice with the other possibilities on your own if you want more practice with simultaneous shifts.) a. If the demand curve shifts by a greater amount than the supply curve, how...
An increase in demand A.Results in a leftward shift of the demand curve. B.could be caused by an increase in the price of a substitute good C. could be caused by a decrease in the price of the good D. is shown as movement down along a demand curve.
3) The law of demand includes the statement other things being equal." These other things include all of the following EXCEPT A) the price of related goods. B) incomes. tastes D) the price of the good itself. 3) John believes that when the price of a good increases people will purchase more of the good. This statement is A) consistent with the law of supply. B) consistent with the law of demand. referring to money prices. D) inconsistent with the...
TEST#1 PART A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS.[65 POINTS) Answer all questions: 1. In a market system, which of the following will eliminate high-cost producers, and allow only the low-cost producers to survive? A. Competition B. Money C. A sovereign government D. Specialization 2. Which of the following pairs are not considered to be complementary goods? A. Steel and cars B. Digital cameras and memory cards C. Gasoline and motor oil D. Fertilizer and irrigation systems 3. If the price of gasoline...
13. An increase in the demand for a product means that the a. supply curve shifts to the left. b. demand curve shifts to the right. C. supply curve shifts to the right. d. demand curve shifts to the left. Exhibit 3-15 Supply and demand curres for good X Price per unit (dollars) 100 200 300 400 Quantity of pedx (unis per time period 14.- In the market shown in Exhibit 3-15, the equilibrium price and quantity of good X...
1. A change in tastes will do which of the following? a. Shift the demand curve to the right b. Result in healthier choices c. Lead to more uniform goods being produced d. Shift the demand curve 2. What are complementary goods? a. Complements are goods for which an increase in the price of one of the goods results in a decrease in the demand for the other. b. Complements are goods for which an increase in the price of...