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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