PRC-3 · Chapter 10 · Question 17 of 70
Which of the following events would NOT cause a shift in the demand curve for beef?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: D) A decrease in the price of beef at the butcher shop
Explanation
A change in the price of the good itself causes a movement along the demand curve, not a shift of the curve.
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