If the US Surgeon General Announces That Increased Wheat Consumption Could Cause

question 369

Multiple Choice

If the U.S. Surgeon General announces that increased wheat consumption could cause heightened anxiety levels among children and adults, what happens to the equilibrium price and quantity of shredded wheat?

• A) The equilibrium price rises and the equilibrium quantity decreases.
• B) The equilibrium price rises and the equilibrium quantity increases.
• C) The equilibrium price falls and the equilibrium quantity increases.
• D) The equilibrium price falls and the equilibrium quantity decreases.

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