Studies at Cornell University revealed that chickens grow 2 percent larger when a red mitten is placed in their cage and Vivaldi is played in the coop.Resultant feed savings are estimated at $60 million a year.In the chicken market, the
A)demand curve shifts to the right.
B)supply curve shifts to the right.
C)price will rise.
D)quantity sold will fall.

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The supply curve for chickens will shift to the right because with the use of a red mitten and music, chickens are growing larger and faster, which means there will be an increase in the supply of chickens. As a result, the quantity supplied will increase, and the price will likely fall due to the surplus in the market.

Studies at Cornell University Revealed That Chickens Grow 2 Percent