New Research Indicates That Running Marathons Is Actually Bad for the Heart

question 47

Multiple Choice

New research indicates that running marathons is actually bad for the heart (it increases inflammatory markers associated with heart attacks) . This news will:

• A) lead to a decrease in the demand for running shoes.
• B) have no effect on the demand or supply of running shoes.
• C) increase the supply of running shoes.
• D) lead to an increase in the demand for running shoes.

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