Ceteris paribus means
A. Holding constant the determinant of demand or supply that you are interested in examining.
B. Changing prices to see how demand or supply shifts.
C. Allowing the free market to decide, not government.
D. Holding everything constant except for the variables you are interested in examining.
Answer: D
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