In 2004, Hurricanes Destroyed a Large Portion of Florida's Orange

question 226

Multiple Choice

In 2004, hurricanes destroyed a large portion of Florida's orange and grapefruit crops.In the market for citrus fruit in 2004

• A)the supply curve shifted to the right resulting in an increase in the equilibrium price.
• B)the supply curve shifted to the left resulting in an increase in the equilibrium price.
• C)the demand curve shifted to the right resulting in an increase in the equilibrium price.
• D)the demand curve shifted to the left resulting in a decrease in the equilibrium price.

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