Recall the Application About the Decline in Honeybee Colonies and Its

question 168

Multiple Choice

Recall the Application about the decline in honeybee colonies and its effect on the price of ice cream to answer the following question(s) . In the last few years thousands of honeybee colonies have vanished, a result of bee colony collapse disorder (CCD) . Roughly one third of the U.S. food supply--including a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and nuts--depends on pollination from bees. The decline of honeybees threatens $15 billion worth of crops in the United States.
-According to this Application, the decline in honeybee colonies has impacted the supply curve for ice cream, shifting the supply curve to the ________ due to a(n) ________ in production costs.

• A) right; increase
• B) right; decrease
• C) left; increase
• D) left; decrease

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Definitions:

Dropping Product

The decision made by a company to discontinue producing and selling a specific product due to factors like poor sales, strategic realignment, or cost inefficiency.

Financial Advantage

Refers to the benefits gained in financial terms, often seen as an edge over competitors or a favorable position in the market.

Special Order

A one-time customer order often involving a large quantity and possibly requiring adjustments to standard pricing or production processes.

Variable Manufacturing Cost

Costs that vary in direct proportion to changes in production volume, such as raw materials and direct labor.