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economic

why is the demand curve negatively slopped

Reply 1

the law of demand - as the price falls, more is demanded because it's cheaper and so people want more of the good.

i am not sure what exam board you are, but hopefully this helps.

Reply 2

Diminishing marginal utility. As you consume more of a good, your utility gained from each additional unit falls.

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