Practice question · Select all that apply
Which events shift the demand curve for cinema tickets to the right?
Hints
- A rightward shift means more wanted at every price.
- The cinema's own price cut moves along the curve, not the curve itself.
Show the answer
- A. A blockbuster season lifts enthusiasm for cinema
- C. Streaming subscriptions (a substitute) get more expensive
- D. The city’s population grows
Why
Substitute prices, tastes, and buyer numbers all redraw the curve. The cinema’s own price cut moves along it, more tickets sold, same curve.
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