The price of tea increases. Which of the following is NOT part of the likely chain of events that follows from this price change?

A. Tea leaf producers increase production.
B. Tea leaf producers lay off some more workers.
C. Tea leaf producers increase their production of tea.
D. Some tea consumers reduce their consumption of tea.


Answer: B

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