Market Analysis of a Health Study's Impact
A major scientific journal publishes a widely-read study concluding that daily consumption of dark chocolate provides significant cardiovascular benefits. Analyze the immediate impact of this news on the market for dark chocolate. Your analysis must identify which curve (supply or demand) is primarily affected, explain the direction of the shift, and describe the resulting changes to the equilibrium price and quantity. Justify your reasoning.
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