Suppose That Health Officials Have Argued That Drinking Too Much

Multiple Choice

Suppose that health officials have argued that drinking too much coffee might be harmful to human health. As a result, there has been a significant decrease in the amount of coffee produced. Which of the following best explains the decrease in production?

A) Coffee producers, concerned about the health of their customers, decided to produce relatively less coffee.
B) Government officials, concerned about consumer health, ordered coffee producers to produce relatively less coffee.
C) Individual consumers, concerned about their own health, decreased their demand for coffee, which lowered the relative price of coffee, making it less attractive to produce.
D) Anti-coffee protesters have made it difficult for both buyers and sellers of coffee to meet in the marketplace.