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A fall in price ?

Correct answer: C. May be caused by a fall in demand

  • A. Will cause an inward shift of demand
  • B. Will cause an outward shift of supply
  • C. May be caused by a fall in demand
  • D. Leads to a higher level of production

Explanation

A fall in demand shifts the demand curve left and normally lowers the equilibrium price. A fall in price itself causes movement along a demand curve, not an inward shift of demand.

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