If a devastating earthquake destroys numerous production facilities for a product, how would this event be represented on a supply and demand graph?
Explanation
This question applies the supply and demand model to a real-world scenario, testing the ability to identify whether a supply or demand determinant has changed and in which direction the corresponding curve will shift.
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