2. In most cases, a demand curve has a shape that we call "downward sloping". This means that it looks like a diagonal line going from the top left to the bottom right of a market graph. Why does demand usually have this shape? Explain in your own words. Make sure to include the concept of marginal benefit (a.k.a. marginal utility) in your explanation.

2. In most cases, a demand curve has a shape that we call "downward sloping". This means that it looks like a diagonal line going from the top left to the bottom right of a market graph. Why does demand usually have this shape? Explain in your own words. Make sure to include the concept of marginal benefit (a.k.a. marginal utility) in your explanation.

Principles of Economics, 7th Edition (MindTap Course List)

7th Edition

ISBN:9781285165875

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter21: The Theory Of Consumer Choice

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