Asked by
Matthew Perez
on Dec 05, 2024Verified
A newspaper story recently reported that the price of new cars,a normal good,has decreased and the quantity of new cars sold has dropped.The new price and quantity could have been caused by a(n) :
A) decrease in buyers' incomes.
B) increase in buyers' incomes.
C) increase in production costs.
D) decrease in production costs.
New Cars
Recently manufactured vehicles that have not been previously owned.
Buyers' Incomes
Refers to the total earnings of consumers, which directly affect their purchasing power and demand for goods and services.
Production Costs
Expenses incurred in the creation of a product or service, including raw materials, labor, and overhead costs.
- Perceive the connection between income fluctuations and the consumption patterns for normal and inferior items.
- Analyze the influence of shifting production costs on equilibrium in the market.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Perceive the connection between income fluctuations and the consumption patterns for normal and inferior items.
- Analyze the influence of shifting production costs on equilibrium in the market.