During the second half of the 19th century, export demand for U.S. agricultural products

a. declined.
b. increased.
c. remained static.
d. experienced chaotic periods on increase and decrease.


b. increased.

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

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A firm with a highly inelastic demand for coal will:

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