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Figure 3-8    -Refer to Figure 3-8.The graph in this figure illustrates an initial competitive equilibrium in the market for apples at the intersection of D₁ and S₂ (point B) . Which of the following changes would cause the equilibrium to change to point C? A) A positive change in the technology used to produce apples and decrease in the price of oranges, a substitute for apples. B) An increase in the wages of apple workers and an increase in the price of oranges, a substitute for apples. C) An increase in the number of apple producers and a decrease in the number of apple trees as a result of disease. D) A decrease in the wages of apple workers and an increase in the price of oranges, a substitute for apples.
-Refer to Figure 3-8.The graph in this figure illustrates an initial competitive equilibrium in the market for apples at the intersection of D₁ and S₂ (point B) . Which of the following changes would cause the equilibrium to change to point C?


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Diminishing Marginal Utility

A principle stating that as a person consumes more of a good, the additional satisfaction gained from consuming an additional unit decreases.

Satisfaction

The satisfaction or quenching of a want, necessity, or craving.

Pizza

A popular dish of Italian origin consisting of a round, flattened base of leavened wheat-based dough topped with tomatoes, cheese, and often various other ingredients, baked at a high temperature.

Marginal Utility

The extra pleasure or benefit gained by a consumer from consuming an additional unit of a product or service.

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