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This demand curve demonstrates the law of demand.

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The law of demand states that as the price of a good rises, the quantity demanded of that good will .:decrease
As the price of a good falls, the quantity demanded of that good will .:increase
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Consider these situations. In each situation, is the demand for the good elastic or inelastic?

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As the price per pair of running shoes rises, the quantity demanded is .:decreasing
When the price is $100.00, pairs of shoes are demanded.:60
The quantity demanded decreases by when the price increases from $50.00 to $150.00.:80
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Which factor affecting demand does this scenario illustrate?

A
a change in the number of people in the population
B
a change in the price of a substitute good from a rival soft-drink company
C
a change in consumer tastes and preferences
D
a change in the price of a complementary good from a potato chip company
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Consider these situations. In each situation, is the demand for the good elastic or inelastic?

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As the price of flat-screen televisions decreases, the quantity demanded increases significantly.:elastic
As the price of bread decreases, the quantity demanded changes only slightly.:inelastic
As the price of a drug used to treat heart disease increases, the quantity demanded remains unchanged.:inelastic
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✔ inelasticelastic

A
✔ inelastic
B
elastic
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✔ inelasticelastic

A
✔ inelastic
B
elastic
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increasing✔ decreasingstaying constant

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increasing
B
✔ decreasing
C
staying constant
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80✔ 6040

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80
B
✔ 60
C
40
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100✔ 8060

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100
B
✔ 80
C
60
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Demand is a powerful force in a free market.In three to four sentences, explain some of the factors that cause changes in demand and why it is important for consumers to understand these changes.

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Changes in demand occur when factors other than price change a consumer's willingness or ability to buy a product. These factors include changes in personal income, shifts in consumer tastes and preferences, and fluctuations in the prices of related goods like substitutes or complements. It is important for consumers to understand these changes because their collective buying choices drive the market and determine what businesses produce. By understanding demand, consumers can better appreciate their role and power in a free-market economy.

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What did you include in your response? Check any that apply.

A
the definition of a demand shift
B
causes of demand shifts
C
the impact of demand shifts
D
the importance of understanding changes in demand

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