From 1970 to 2010, the Real Price of Eggs Decreased

question 19

Multiple Choice

From 1970 to 2010, the real price of eggs decreased. Which of the following would cause an unambiguous decrease in the real price of eggs?

• A) A shift to the right in the supply curve for eggs and a shift to the right in the demand curve for eggs.
• B) A shift to the right in the supply curve for eggs and a shift to the left in the demand curve for eggs.
• C) A shift to the left in the supply curve for eggs and a shift to the right in the demand curve for eggs.
• D) A shift to the left in the supply curve for eggs and a shift to the left in the demand curve for eggs.

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