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Short run in Substitution process

In the short run, simple and cheap new cures for cancer and heart disease would most likely decrease the: (i) Gains of tobacco companies. (ii) Absentee rates of nearly all young workers. (iii) Demands for the hospital beds in intensive care units. (iv) Supplies of doctors specializing in such diseases.

Choose the right answer from the above options.

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