In the market for cable television, fewer people are subscribing to cable while the cost of providing cable television has increased. As a result, we can expect a(n)

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The decrease in demand (fewer people subscribing) would lead to a decrease in the equilibrium quantity. The increase in the cost of providing cable (a supply shift) could lead to a higher price, but the simultaneous decrease in demand complicates the exact effect on price, making it uncertain without more information. Thus, we know the quantity will decrease, but the price change is uncertain.

In the Market for Cable Television, Fewer People Are Subscribing