(Consider This) Which of the following methods is used by farmers to "hedge" against short- run price and output fluctuations?
A. Securing prices for their output in the futures market.
B. Purchasing crop revenue insurance to insure against natural disasters.
C. Leasing land to other farmers in return for stable rent payments.
D. All of these risk-management techniques are used.
Answer: D
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