A movement along the demand curve may be caused by ?
Correct answer: D. A shift in supply
- A. A change in income
- B. A change in the number of buyers
- C. A change in advertising
- D. A shift in supply
Explanation
A movement along the demand curve results from a change in the product’s own price. A shift in supply can change that equilibrium price, causing consumers to move to another point on the unchanged demand curve.
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