According to the Case for Analysis (Demand and Supply in the Copper

question 92

Multiple Choice

According to the case for analysis (Demand and Supply in the Copper Industry) in the text,all of the following can lead to a decline in the price of copper except:

• A)steady production uninterrupted by labor strikes or natural disasters.
• B)substitution away from copper to other materials such as aluminum and plastic.
• C)an increase in mining of higher grade materials.
• D)a surge in demand from foreign importers.

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