A rightward shift in the demand curve for product C might be caused by:

A. a decrease in the price of a product that is complementary to C.
B. a decrease in income if C is a normal good.
C. an increase in income if C is an inferior good.
D. a decrease in the price of a product that is a close substitute for C.


Answer: A

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