What Is the Best Inference About the Impact of a Decrease

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is the best inference about the impact of a decrease in transportation costs?

• A) The demand and supply curves will shift out, which will increase quantities of goods.
• B) The supply curve will shift out, which will lead to lower prices to consumers.
• C) Farmers will earn a smaller share of the selling price of their crops.
• D) The demand curve will shift out, which will lead to higher prices and quantities of goods.

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