Practice mode Introduction To Economics

What information does a rise in the price of beef send in a market economy?

Correct answer D. It tells producers to produce more beef

Explanation

Prices act as signals: a higher beef price means beef has become more profitable to supply, encouraging producers to increase output, while it pushes consumers to buy less beef, not more.

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