If a Freeze Destroys Oranges Before They Are Harvested,the Equilibrium

question 203

Multiple Choice

If a freeze destroys oranges before they are harvested,the equilibrium price of an orange ________ and the equilibrium quantity ________.

• A) rises; increases
• B) rises; decreases
• C) falls; increases
• D) falls; decreases
• E) does not change; decreases

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