A problem for developing countries is that the prices of primary products fluctuate more widely than the prices of finished goods because:
A)crop supply changes very little despite the weather.
B)crop supply fluctuates with the weather.
C)weather never varies.
D)the demand for primary products fluctuates as new diets are developed.
E)the demand for primary products fluctuates with the weather.

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The prices of primary products fluctuate more widely than the prices of finished goods because the supply of primary products, such as crops, fluctuates with the weather. This can cause significant variation in prices and make it difficult for developing countries to plan and budget effectively for their economies.

A Problem for Developing Countries Is That the Prices of Primary