The production of methamphetamine (meth)is a social problem in the Midwest.Iowa is considering two potential programs: Operation Methbust would increase the number of sheriffs' deputies to search out and destroy methamphetamine labs.Operation Say No to Meth would increase the training required of public school teachers so that they could better educate students about the health risks of using meth.Assuming that each program were successful,which of the following statements is correct?
A)Both Operation Methbust and Say No would reduce the demand for meth.
B)Both Operation Methbust and Say No would reduce the supply of meth.
C)Operation Methbust would reduce the demand for meth;Operation Say No would reduce the supply of meth.
D)Operation Methbust would reduce the supply of meth;Operation Say No would reduce the demand for meth.

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Operation Methbust, which aims to increase the number of deputies to search and destroy meth labs, would directly reduce the supply of meth. On the other hand, Operation Say No to Meth, which aims to increase the education of students about the health risks of using meth, would indirectly reduce the demand for meth. Therefore, both programs would work together to reduce both the supply and demand for meth, but in different ways. However, the reduction in demand caused by Operation Say No to Meth would be indirect, and not as immediate as the reduction in supply caused by Operation Methbust.

The Production of Methamphetamine (Meth)is a Social Problem in the Midwest.Iowa