In 2014, the Price of Peanuts Was Rising, Which Led

question 261

Multiple Choice

In 2014, the price of peanuts was rising, which led peanut butter sellers and peanut butter buyers to expect the price of peanut butter would rise in the future. In the current market for peanut butter, the price rises and the quantity increases. This set of results means that

• A) demand increased by more than supply decreased.
• B) supply decreased by more than demand increased.
• C) demand increased by more than supply increased.
• D) supply decreased by more than demand decreased.

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