In the Diagrams Below, the Subscript "1" Refers to the Initial

question 167

Multiple Choice

In the diagrams below, the subscript "1" refers to the initial position of the curve, while the subscript "2" refers to the final position after the curve shifts.
Which diagram illustrates the effect on the natural-gas market of the widespread use of "fracking,"
Or hydraulic fracturing, by gas-drilling companies?

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) D

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