Principles of Economics, 7th Edition

Published by South-Western College
ISBN 10: 128516587X
ISBN 13: 978-1-28516-587-5

Chapter 4 - Part II - The Market Forces of Supply and Demand - Problems and Applications - Page 87: 9

Answer

The equilibrium quantity will increase. However, the equilibrium price may not increase.

Work Step by Step

Please see the graph. The original equilibrium is marked E. There will be an increase in demand for oranges due to a decreased risk of diabetes. The shift (to the right) in the demand curve is in green. There will be an increase in supply due to the technological improvements (the fertilizer producing more oranges). The shift in the supply curve will be to the right and in orange. The equilibrium quantity will increase. However, the equilibrium price may not increase.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.