ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
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ISBN: 9780190931919
Author: NEWNAN
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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### Understanding the Market Impact of Favorable Weather Conditions on Cashew Prices

**Objective:**
Analyze the effects of favorable weather conditions on the cashew market by shifting either the demand curve, supply curve, or both.

#### Interactive Graph Instructions:
You are provided with an interactive supply and demand graph. You can shift the demand or supply curves to see the effects on market equilibrium.

**Steps:**
1. **Select and Drag Curves:** 
   - Click on either the demand or supply curve.
   - Drag the curve to a new position and release. Curves will snap into place. If they return to their original position, drag them slightly farther. 

    **Diagram Explanation:**
   - **Axes:** 
     - Horizontal axis (X-axis) represents Quantity in thousands of tons.
     - Vertical axis (Y-axis) represents Price in dollars per ton.
   - **Supply Curve (Orange):** Shows the relationship between the price and quantity of cashews that producers will supply.
   - **Demand Curve (Blue):** Shows the relationship between the price and quantity of cashews that consumers will buy.
   - **Equilibrium Point:** The intersection of the supply and demand curves, indicating the market price and quantity without any shocks.
   
#### Economic Analysis:

**Concern of Growers:**
Growers are worried that the price decrease due to favorable weather conditions will lower their revenues. To confirm this, we will examine price elasticity.

**Elasticity Calculation:**
Using the midpoint method:
- **Price Elasticity of Demand** for cashews when price changes from $15 to $12 per ton.
- Calculate **Total Revenue** to verify the growers’ concerns.

**Elasticity Formula:**
\[ \text{Elasticity} = \frac{\text{Percentage change in quantity demanded}}{\text{Percentage change in price}} \]

1. **Determine Elasticity:** 
   - Given the price levels ($15 and $12 per ton), find the % change in price and the corresponding % change in demand.
   - Use the values to compute elasticity.
   
2. **Conclusion:**
   - Whether demand is elastic or inelastic will help in understanding the growers' concern.
   - If inelastic, total revenue increases when prices fall. If elastic, total revenue decreases with price fall.

#### Total Revenue Comparison:
- **Before Favorable Weather Conditions:** Calculate total revenue.
- **After Favorable Weather Conditions:** Calculate total revenue after weather impacts.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Understanding the Market Impact of Favorable Weather Conditions on Cashew Prices **Objective:** Analyze the effects of favorable weather conditions on the cashew market by shifting either the demand curve, supply curve, or both. #### Interactive Graph Instructions: You are provided with an interactive supply and demand graph. You can shift the demand or supply curves to see the effects on market equilibrium. **Steps:** 1. **Select and Drag Curves:** - Click on either the demand or supply curve. - Drag the curve to a new position and release. Curves will snap into place. If they return to their original position, drag them slightly farther. **Diagram Explanation:** - **Axes:** - Horizontal axis (X-axis) represents Quantity in thousands of tons. - Vertical axis (Y-axis) represents Price in dollars per ton. - **Supply Curve (Orange):** Shows the relationship between the price and quantity of cashews that producers will supply. - **Demand Curve (Blue):** Shows the relationship between the price and quantity of cashews that consumers will buy. - **Equilibrium Point:** The intersection of the supply and demand curves, indicating the market price and quantity without any shocks. #### Economic Analysis: **Concern of Growers:** Growers are worried that the price decrease due to favorable weather conditions will lower their revenues. To confirm this, we will examine price elasticity. **Elasticity Calculation:** Using the midpoint method: - **Price Elasticity of Demand** for cashews when price changes from $15 to $12 per ton. - Calculate **Total Revenue** to verify the growers’ concerns. **Elasticity Formula:** \[ \text{Elasticity} = \frac{\text{Percentage change in quantity demanded}}{\text{Percentage change in price}} \] 1. **Determine Elasticity:** - Given the price levels ($15 and $12 per ton), find the % change in price and the corresponding % change in demand. - Use the values to compute elasticity. 2. **Conclusion:** - Whether demand is elastic or inelastic will help in understanding the growers' concern. - If inelastic, total revenue increases when prices fall. If elastic, total revenue decreases with price fall. #### Total Revenue Comparison: - **Before Favorable Weather Conditions:** Calculate total revenue. - **After Favorable Weather Conditions:** Calculate total revenue after weather impacts. -
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