A Shift Occurs in the Supply Curve for Salt When

question 155

Multiple Choice

A shift occurs in the supply curve for salt when:

• A) the price of salt increases.
• B) improvements are made in the production process.
• C) salt is found to be associated with high blood pressure.
• D) consumers expect the price of salt to increase in the future.

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