If a market begins in equilibrium and then the demand curve shifts leftward, a
A.
shortage is created, which is eliminated by a fall in price
B.
shortage is created, which is eliminated by a rise in price.
C.
surplus is created, which is eliminated by a fall in price.
D.
surplus is created, which is eliminated by a rise in price.
E.
surplus is created, which is eliminated by the supply curve shifting leftward.