Which of the following represents a derived demand? Demand for
A) a taco by Sam when she is hungry.
B) golf balls by Jose, who is planning on going golfing with his boss.
C) a grocery clerk by the local Safeway.
D) an automobile by Jack, who wants a car to get to school.
E) new clothing by Shaniq, who is starting a new job.

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Derived demand refers to the demand for goods and services not for their own sake, but because they are needed to produce other goods or services. The demand for a grocery clerk by the local Safeway is an example of derived demand, as the clerk is needed to facilitate the sale of groceries, which is the primary service offered by Safeway.

Which of the Following Represents a Derived Demand? Demand for