The demand curve is downward sloping because

A) the price must rise to induce firms to increase quantity supplied.
B) a reduction in the price of a good causes individuals to increase their purchase of that good.
C) an increase in the price will cause a leftward shift in the demand curve.
D) all of the above.


B

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