Figure 18-6 -Refer to Figure 18-6. the Graph Above Illustrates the Market

question 158

Multiple Choice

Figure 18-6
-Refer to Figure 18-6. The graph above illustrates the market for bakers who make homemade breads and breakfast pastries. If the bakery profession becomes more attractive to young women and men because of a new reality television show, what happens in the market for bakers?

• A)Demand increases from D1 to D2.
• B)Demand decreases from D2 to D1.
• C)Supply increases from S1 to S2.
• D)Supply decreases from S2 to S1.

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Definitions:

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Short Run

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