A Decrease in Both the Equilibrium Price and the Equilibrium

question 105

Multiple Choice

A decrease in both the equilibrium price and the equilibrium quantity of rice is best explained by:

• A)an increase in the demand for rice.
• B)an increase in the supply of rice.
• C)a decrease in the supply of rice.
• D)a decrease in the demand for rice.

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