Which of the following would not cause a change in the demand for cheese?
A)an increase in the price of crackers, which are consumed with cheese
B)an increase in the income of cheese consumers
C)an increase in the population of cheese lovers
D)an increase in the price of cheese

Question

Which of the following would not cause a change in the demand for cheese?
A)​an increase in the price of crackers, which are consumed with cheese
B)​an increase in the income of cheese consumers
C)​an increase in the population of cheese lovers
D)​an increase in the price of cheese

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An increase in the price of cheese would not cause a change in the demand for cheese because it would lead to a decrease in quantity demanded but not a shift in the demand curve. The other options would result in a change in demand for cheese. A increase in the price of crackers would decrease the demand for cheese as less people would buy crackers to eat with cheese, a increase in the income of cheese consumers would in turn led to a increased consumption of cheese, and an increase in the population of cheese lovers would also increase the demand for cheese.

Which of the Following Would Not Cause a Change in the Demand