Lead Is an Important Input in the Production of Crystal

question 278

Multiple Choice

Lead is an important input in the production of crystal.If the price of lead decreases,all else being equal,what would we expect

• A)the supply of crystal to be unaffected
• B)the supply of crystal to decrease
• C)the supply of crystal to increase
• D)the supply of lead to increase

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