ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

DEMAND

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following will cause a decrease in quantity demanded for Ford trucks?
A
increase in price
B
decrease in price
C
decrease in market size
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -If the price goes up, the quantity demanded goes down (but demand itself stays the same). If the price decreases, quantity demanded increases. This is the Law of Demand. On a graph, an inverse relationship is represented by a downward sloping line from left to right.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer A.) a decrease in the price of a substitute good.

Detailed explanation-3: -An increase in supply, all other things unchanged, will cause the equilibrium price to fall; quantity demanded will increase. A decrease in supply will cause the equilibrium price to rise; quantity demanded will decrease.

Detailed explanation-4: -Explanation: A decrease in the price of new automobiles would cause a movement along the demand curve. Perceived ugliness and expectations of lower prices would decrease the demand.

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