In 2004, Hurricanes Damaged a Large Portion of Florida's Orange

question 241

Multiple Choice

In 2004, hurricanes damaged a large portion of Florida's orange crop.As a result of this, many orange growers were not able to supply fruit to the market.If, following the hurricane, the price remained at its pre-hurricane level, we would expect to see

• A)a surplus of oranges.
• B)the quantity demanded equal to the quantity supplied.
• C)a shortage of oranges.
• D)an increase in the demand for oranges.

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