Consider the Following Demand and Supply Schedules for Some Agricultural

question 29

Multiple Choice

Consider the following demand and supply schedules for some agricultural commodity.
TABLE 5-2
-Refer to Table 5-2.Suppose we begin in a free-market equilibrium.If the government then imposes a production quota of 500 units,total farmers' income

• A)increases by $800.
• B)increases by $500.
• C)remains unchanged.
• D)decreases by $500.
• E)decreases by $700.

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