Changes in weather cause abrupt shifts in the food supply curve that result in price fluctuations.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

Changes in weather cause abrupt shifts of the food supply curve. When combined with the relatively inelastic demand for food, these supply shifts result in wide price swings.

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