The recent development of a plant growth formula has resulted in an unexpectedly large harvest. The economic problem most likely to arise is a __________.

An unexpectedly large harvest means more crops need to be picked and handled, increasing the immediate demand for workers. If there are not enough workers available to meet that demand, a shortage of workers results. The harvest would not create a shortage of food; it increases the food supply.

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