Since the 1970s, the incidence of obesity has risen from 15% of the U.S. population to

a. 20%.
b. 25%.
c. 30%.
d. 35%.
e. 50%. 12.Part of the cause of obesity is that food is cheaper; when something is cheaper
a. The demand curve slopes upward.
b. The demand curve slopes downward.
c. Consumers demand more
d. Consumers demand less
e. Both b and c are correct.


C

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