Suppose New Research Shows That Soy Milk and Other Products

question 53

Multiple Choice

Suppose new research shows that soy milk and other products derived from soybeans provide more health benefits than previously thought. At the same time, drought conditions result in extensive damage to the soybean crop. What will be the combined impact of these two factors on the equilibrium price and quantity of soybeans?

• A) Price will decrease, but the effect on quantity is indeterminate.
• B) Price will increase, but the effect on quantity is indeterminate.
• C) Quantity will decrease, but the effect on price is indeterminate.
• D) Quantity will increase, but the effect on price is indeterminate.

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