Evidence Seems to Indicate That the Demand for Many Agricultural

question 90

Multiple Choice

Evidence seems to indicate that the demand for many agricultural products

• A)has increased much more than supply over the years.
• B)is relatively elastic.
• C)is relatively inelastic.
• D)is relatively income elastic.
• E)b and d

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