A decrease in household income for a good that is considered normal would

A. cause a movement along the demand curve to a (higher price, lower quantity) point.
B. move its demand curve to the left.
C. cause a movement along the demand curve to a (lower price, higher quantity) point.
D. move its demand curve to the right.


Answer: B

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