Assume that the production technology required to produce goods X and Y is very similar. If a firm that is producing good X notices that the market price of good Y is rising, it will:
A. intensify its production of good X.
B. shift into producing good Y.
C. charge a higher price for good X.
D. anticipate a price increase for good X.
Answer: B
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