Recall the Application about the harmattan and how it affects the price of cocoa to answer the following question(s).According to this Application, the recent result of the harmattan was to ________ the equilibrium price and ________ the equilibrium quantity of cocoa.

A. increase; increase
B. increase; decrease
C. decrease; increase
D. decrease; decrease


Answer: B

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