Which of the Following Would Be Least Likely to Affect

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be least likely to affect the supply of automobiles?

• A)​higher prices for steel and other resources used in producing automobiles
• B)​a successful physical fitness plan encouraging Americans to walk rather than drive to their destinations
• C)​a technological improvement reducing the production costs of automobiles
• D)​increased wages for members of the United Auto Workers union

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