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Q · Demand and SupplyMedium · 45s
Which of the following would cause a movement along the demand curve, and not a shift of the curve?
TopicDemand and Supply
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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A movement along the demand curve is caused only by a change in the price of the commodity itself. Other factors like income, tastes, or related goods cause a shift.
Final Answer: Option C — Change in price of the good itself