By imposing a ban on the use of trans fat in New York City restaurants, the government
A) created a positive image of New York as a healthy environment.
B) reduced Wall Street arbitrage in trans fats and other oils.
C) lowered the price of restaurant meals in general.
D) raised the cost of food that relied on trans fat.
E) stimulated demand for a black market in trans fat.

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By banning the use of trans fat, the government forced restaurants to switch to healthier, more expensive oils, which resulted in an increase in the cost of food that relied on trans fat. This means that prices for items containing trans fat such as fried foods and baked goods increased, resulting in a rise in cost for these items.

By Imposing a Ban on the Use of Trans Fat