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Expectations and Demand problem

The demand for durable consumer good tends to rise if: (1) Supply rises. (2) Aggregate expenses rise. (3) Consumers predict price hikes or scarcities in the future. (3) Consumers predict surpluses in future.

Choose the precise answer from the above options.

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