Which of the Following Has Been a Major Factor in Keeping

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been a major factor in keeping U.S.farm incomes low?

• A) depletion of resources resulting from the war effort
• B) rapid advances in technology pushing the supply curve to the right
• C) growth in per capita income pushing the demand curve to the right
• D) shift from an agricultural to a service-oriented society
• E) large imports of agricultural products from abroad

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