In Recent Years, the Cost of Producing Organic Produce in the United

question 103

Multiple Choice

In recent years, the cost of producing organic produce in the United States has decreased largely due technological advancement.At the same time, more and more Americans prefer organic produce over conventional produce.Which of the following best explains the effect of these events in the organic produce market?

• A)The supply curve has shifted to the left and the demand curve has shifted to the right. As a result there has been an increase in the equilibrium quantity and an uncertain effect on the equilibrium price.
• B)Both the supply and demand curves have shifted to the right. As a result, there has been an increase in the equilibrium quantity and an uncertain effect on the equilibrium price.
• C)Both the supply and demand curves have shifted to the right. As a result, there has been an increase in both the equilibrium price and the equilibrium quantity.
• D)The supply curve has shifted to the left and the demand curve has shifted to the right. As a result, there has been an increase in the equilibrium price and an uncertain effect on the equilibrium quantity.

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