Scientists Discover That an Asteroid Is Headed Toward Earth and the Force

Multiple Choice

Scientists discover that an asteroid is headed toward Earth and the force of its impact, expected in a matter of weeks, will wipe out all human life. What will happen to the demand for cancer screenings?

A) It would increase because everyone would want to make sure they don't have cancer before they die.
B) There would be no effect.
C) The price of the screenings would increase, but the quantity demanded would stay the same.
D) It would decrease because people wouldn't care anymore if they had cancer.