New Zealand Sphagnum Moss Is an Input Used in the Production

question 129

Multiple Choice

New Zealand sphagnum moss is an input used in the production of orchids.If the price of sphagnum moss increases, but nothing else changes, this will cause:

• A)the demand for orchids to increase
• B)the supply of orchids to decrease
• C)the supply of orchids to increase
• D)the demand for orchids to decrease

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