Suppose There Is an Earthquake That Destroys Several Corn Canneries

question 169

Multiple Choice

Suppose there is an earthquake that destroys several corn canneries.Which of the following would not be a direct result of this event?

• A)Sellers would decrease their ability to produce and sell as much as before at each relevant price.
• B)The supply would decrease.
• C)Buyers would not be willing to buy as much as before at each relevant price.
• D)The equilibrium price would rise.

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