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Fertiliser prices rise

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Supply and demand response The selected scenario shifts a curve and changes market equilibrium. QuantityPrice DS₂ new equilibrium
Supply shifts leftHigher production costs reduce supply at every price.
Price ↑ · Quantity ↓
CauseInput cost ↑
ModelSupply ←
JudgementWho bears the cost?

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