WAEC Agricultural Science 2001 Question 56

Question 56

Basic Agricultural Economics

Given a normal situation, what effect will an increase in the supply of cowpea have on its market price? The price

  1. A.increases
  2. B.decreases
  3. C.is unaffected
  4. D.is unpredictable.
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Answer: B (decreases)

Explanation

More supply with the same demand lowers the price.