A Widespread Outbreak of Mad Cow Disease, Which Leads to the Destruction

question 157

Multiple Choice

A widespread outbreak of Mad Cow disease, which leads to the destruction of thousands of cattle, is likely to

• A)put downward pressure on the price of milk.
• B)put upward pressure on the price of milk.
• C)increase the supply of milk.
• D)increase the quantity of milk demanded.

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