Suppose bad weather in Florida unexpectedly results in a much smaller citrus crop than had been projected. The reduction in the supply of Florida citrus fruit would tend to

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The reduction in the supply of Florida citrus fruit would decrease the overall supply of citrus fruit, resulting in an increase in the price of Florida citrus fruit. The smaller supply would not necessarily lead to an increase in the supply of California citrus fruit or a decrease in the price of California citrus fruit, as the demand for citrus fruit would still exist and California may not be able to meet the additional demand. The supply curve for Florida citrus fruit would shift leftward, indicating a decrease in quantity supplied at any given price.

Suppose Bad Weather in Florida Unexpectedly Results in a Much