Suppose there is a sudden increase in consumer demand for electric vehicles in a market economy. Which of the following responses best illustrates how the market system would react?

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Existing manufacturers reduce production to create an artificial scarcity and raise prices.

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The government immediately imposes production quotas to prevent overproduction.

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Manufacturers increase production of electric vehicles.

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Consumers are forced to wait longer due to a shortage of vehicles, with no changes in production.

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