Suppose a Drought Resulted in a Major Reduction in the California

question 40

Multiple Choice

Suppose a drought resulted in a major reduction in the California lettuce crop.In the market for lettuce

• A)the supply curve shifted to the left resulting in an increase in the equilibrium price.
• B)the supply curve shifted to the left resulting in a decrease in the equilibrium price.
• C)the demand curve shifted to the right resulting in an increase in the equilibrium price.
• D)the demand curve shifted to the left resulting in a decrease in the equilibrium price.

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Definitions:

Journal Entries

The foundational records in accounting that detail all financial transactions, using debits and credits to maintain balance.

Cash Flow Hedge

A type of hedge that is used to manage exposure to variability in cash flows that is attributable to a particular risk associated with a recognized asset or liability or a forecasted transaction.

Forward Contract

A tailor-made deal between two participants to transfer an asset at a fixed price on a specified future date.

Net Method

An accounting method that records the net of discounts or expenses directly on invoices at the time of purchase or sale.