If New Regulations Make It Illegal to Sell Older Model

question 133

Multiple Choice

If new regulations make it illegal to sell older model electrical appliances, then

• A) producers of new models that meet the regulations will see demand for their output rise.
• B) consumers who might have purchased to older appliances are clearly made better off.
• C) consumers are helped, but the profits of appliance producers are not affected.
• D) consumers will certainly gain from the change.

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