Practice mode Market

Why might farmers’ total earnings fall when supply in an agricultural market increases?

Correct answer C. Demand is price inelastic

Explanation

When demand is price inelastic, the extra supply forces a proportionately large price fall, so the drop in price outweighs the rise in quantity sold and total revenue declines.

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