In early 1996, the upper Midwest suffered record cold, with wind chills of 50 below zero or worse. Yet, grocery stores stocked fresh citrus fruit (which was clearly not grown locally). Why did grocers stock the fruit?

a.

The need to dispose of excess production

b.

Concern for their neighbors

c.

Government orders to distribute fruit

d.

The desire for profit

e.

All of the responses are correct.

Explain