Which of the Following Would Cause Both the Equilibrium Price

question 170

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would cause both the equilibrium price and equilibrium quantity of potatoes (assume that potatoes are an inferior good) to decrease?

• A)an increase in consumer income
• B)a freeze that sharply reduces potato output
• C)a decrease in consumer income
• D)a technological advancement that results in a bumper crop of potatoes

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Definitions:

Countertrade

A method of trade in which goods or services are exchanged for other goods or services rather than for money.

Equivalent Amount

A value or quantity that corresponds or is considered equal in value, function, or significance to another in a different context or format.

Philippine Corn

A major agricultural crop in the Philippines, important both for domestic consumption and as a component of the country's agricultural exports.

Tariffs

Government taxes on products or services entering a country that primarily serve to raise prices on imports.