An increase in the quantity demanded is shown as
A) a movement along the demand curve.
B) a movement toward the demand curve.
C) a rightward shift of the demand curve.
D) a leftward shift of the demand curve.
E) both a movement along the demand curve and a shift of the demand curve.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An increase in the quantity demanded is a movement along the demand curve, not a shift of the entire curve. The demand curve itself does not move or shift, but a change in quantity demanded occurs due to a change in the price of the good or service. This movement is reflected by a shift along the demand curve. Therefore, the correct answer is choice letter A, a movement along the demand curve.

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