A shift in the consumer's demand for a good X cannot result from a change in the:

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A shift in demand refers to a change in the quantity demanded at each price. It is caused by factors such as changes in consumer tastes, preferences, and incomes, as well as changes in the prices of related goods such as substitutes and complements. However, a change in the price of the good itself (in this case, X) cannot cause a shift in demand since it only affects the quantity demanded at a given price. Thus, choice B is the correct answer.

A Shift in the Consumer's Demand for a Good X