Begin with the market for chocolate in equilibrium. What will happen to the demand of chocolate if producers and consumers expect the price of chocolate to rise in the future? Will the demand of chocolate increase, decrease, or stay the same if consumers expect prices to rise in the future? A increase B decrease C stay the same

Suppose that an early frost damages the Florida orange crop. As a result, the price of California oranges increases. Ceteris paribus, which one of the following statements best explains this situation? The supply of Florida oranges decreased, causing the supply of California oranges to decrease, which resulted in a higher price. The supply of Florida oranges decreased, causing their price to increase, and thus causing the demand for California oranges to increase. The supply of Florida oranges decreased, causing the supply of California oranges to increase, which resulted in a higher price. The demand for Florida oranges fell because of the freeze, and this led to a higher demand for California oranges.

Suppose the Mayo publishes a study finding that the caffeine in coffee increases the probability of getting Alzheimer’s. How do you imagine this will affect the market for coffee? Which determinant of demand or supply is being affected? Show graphically with before and after curves on the same axes. How will this change affect the equilibrium price and quantity of coffee? Explain your reasoning.

During the Civil war, if shopkeepers expected the price of butter to increase in the future, what would happen to the supply of butter today?