The Supply Curve of Books (Which Are Produced Using Paper

question 46

Multiple Choice

The supply curve of books (which are produced using paper made from trees) will shift to the left in response to

• A)a decline in college tuition.
• B)an increase in home building.
• C)an increase in the supply of lumberjacks.
• D)an end to government regulations that limit timber harvesting in national forests.

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