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How would each of the following events affect the quantity of corn supplied in the US and how would the typical corn producer’s profit be affected in the short-term and long-term? a. The price of soybeans increases dramatically overnight i. Supply of corn ii. Short-term profit iii. Long-term profit b. The price of butter and salt fall dramatically overnight i. Supply for corn ii. Short-term profit iii. Long-term profit c. A new machine is introduced that is cheaper and more efficient at harvesting corn i. Supply of corn ii. Short-term profit iii. Long-term profit d. There is a deep depression i. Supply of corn ii. Short-term profit iii. Long-term profit