Suppose that a technological breakthrough causes smart phones to become less expensive to manufacture. Which of the following outcomes would occur in the market equilibrium? Equilibrium quantity of smartphones would decline Demand for smart phones would fall Equilibrium price for smart phones would rise Equilibrium price for smart phones would decrease
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