Asked by Santiago alzate on May 28, 2024

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An increase in the price of a substitute shifts the demand curve to the _______​

A) ​right
B) left
C) it does not change the demand curve
D) ​none of the above

Substitute

A product or service that can be used in place of another to satisfy the same want or need.

Demand Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of the good that consumers are willing and able to purchase at that price.

  • Discern the theories of complement and substitute commodities and their repercussion on demand dynamics.
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Helio LeyvaJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
When the price of a substitute for a good increases, consumers are likely to switch their demand to the good in question, thus shifting its demand curve to the right.