In the market for domestic avocados, what would happen to the market clearing price and the equilibrium quantity if there was a drought in avocado growing areas?
A. The market clearing price would rise, and the equilibrium quantity would rise.
B. The market clearing price would fall, and the equilibrium quantity would rise.
C. The market clearing price would fall, and the equilibrium quantity would fall.
D. The market clearing price would rise, and the equilibrium quantity would fall.
Answer: D
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