Suppose That Health Officials Have Argued That Eating Too Much

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Multiple Choice

Suppose that health officials have argued that eating too much beef might be harmful to human health. As a result, there has been a significant decrease in the amount of beef produced. Which of the following best explains the decrease in production?

• A)Beef producers, concerned about the health of their customers, decided to produce relatively less beef.
• B)Government officials, concerned about consumer health, ordered beef producers to produce relatively less beef.
• C)Individual consumers, concerned about their own health, decreased their demand for beef, which lowered the relative price of beef, making it less attractive to produce.
• D)Anti-beef protesters have made it difficult for both buyers and sellers of beef to meet in the marketplace.

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