An increase in demand could be caused by: a) an increase in the price of substitute goods b) a...

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An increase in demand could be caused by:

a) an increase in the price of substitute goods

b) a decrease in the price of complementary goods

c) an increase in consumer income levels

d) all of the above

e) none of the above

Change in Demand:

Demand changes when non-price determinants of demand, including the consumer's income and tastes and the price of the related goods (i.e., substitutes and complements), change.

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An increase in the price of substitute goods increases the demand for the good because it becomes relatively cheaper. So, (a) is true.

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