Which of the Following Effects from Adopting a New Agricultural

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following effects from adopting a new agricultural technology is considered a negative spillover effect?

• A) When technical change leads decreases crop yield
• B) When technical change lowers the cost of labor for a farm
• C) When technical change leads to an increase in food supply lowering the price of food paid by consumers
• D) When technical change leads to an decrease in farm profit for non-adopting farms as food prices decrease

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