Why would farmers and merchants hope to profit from increased prices due to scarcity?
A. The farmers and merchants had a surplus and would be able to sell a lot of goods and
make a large profit.
B. The economy was in shambles, and people were becoming violent.
C. Goods were in high demand, but had a low supply, making the goods scarce and more
expensive.
D. People were unemployed so they had extra time to shop around for the best prices.
Please give letter answer, not an internet copy and paste one.