Refer to Figure 3-7. Assume that the graphs in this figure represent the demand and supply curves for almonds. Which panel best describes what happens in this market when there is an increase in the productivity of almond harvesters?

As price falls along a given demand curve for pretzels,

a. quantity demanded, total utility, marginal utility, and consumer surplus increase; consumer expenditure decreases b. quantity demanded, total utility, and consumer surplus increase; marginal utility and consumer surplus decrease c. quantity demanded, total utility, consumer surplus, and consumer expenditure increase; marginal utility decreases d. quantity demanded, total utility, and consumer surplus increase; marginal utility decreases; consumer expenditure might increase, decrease, or remain constant e. quantity demanded, total utility, marginal utility, consumer surplus, and consumer expenditure all increase

Assuming that firms maximize profits, how will the price and output policy of an unregulated monopolist compare with ideal market efficiency?

a. The output of the monopolist will be too large and the price too high. b. The output of the monopolist will be too small and the price too low. c. The output of the monopolist will be too small and the price too high. d. The price will be too high, but the impact of monopoly on the output is indeterminate.