If consumer desire for product X increases,all of the following will occur except:

A) an increase in the profits of industry X.
B) an increase in the quantity of resources employed by industry X.
C) an increase in the output of industry X.
D) a decrease in the quantity of resources employed in industry X.

If consumer desire for product X increases, it is likely that industry X will increase its output and profits, which would result in an increase in the quantity of resources employed by industry X. A decrease in the quantity of resources employed in industry X is unlikely to occur as the industry would require more resources to meet the increased demand for the product. Therefore, option D is the exception as it is unlikely to occur.