Suppose Bad Weather and Pollution Dramatically Reduce the Supply of Crawfish

question 55

Multiple Choice

Suppose bad weather and pollution dramatically reduce the supply of crawfish in Louisiana next year. This would most likely lead to _____ in the marginal utility of crawfish consumption.

• A) an increase
• B) a decrease
• C) no change
• D) substitution and income effects

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