Question

Consider the following events: a. A fruitworm infestation ruins a large number of apple orchards in the state of Washington. This event would cause a shift of the supply curve in the market for apples. b. Demand for apples goes down, causing the price to fall. This event would cause a movement along the supply curve. Considering the events described above, which of the following statements is true

Answer 1

Answer:

Both statements are true

Explanation:

Due to the worm infestation, there would be a fall in supply of apples, this would lead to a shift of the supply curve  to the left

a fall in price in apples, would lead to a movement down along the supply curve.

Only a change in price of a good leads to a movement along the supply curve for the good, other factors lead to a shift of the supply curve