Suppose There Are a Series of Forest Fires That Affect

question 89

Multiple Choice

Suppose there are a series of forest fires that affect the lumber industry while,at the same time,consumers demand more wooden furniture.The wooden furniture market would experience

• A)An increase in price and an indeterminate change in quantity.
• B)An increase in price and an increase in quantity.
• C)An increase in quantity and an indeterminate change in price.
• D)A decrease in price and an indeterminate change in quantity.

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