The article goes on to say that the government decides not to implement the price ceiling. However, forest fires in California have destroyed 30% of pistachio trees. Holding all else equal, how would the equilibrium price and quantity of pistachios change? (a) Price decreases and quantity is indeterminate (b) Price decreases and quantity increases (c) Price increases and quantity increases (d) Price increases and quantity decreases
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