The equilibrium price in this market is per comb, and the equilibrium quantity is Complete the following table by indicating at each price whether there is a shortage or surplus in the market, the amount of that shortage or surplus, and whether this places upward or downward pressure on prices. Price (Dollars per comb) Shortage or Surplus 46 32 combs per month, Shortage or Surplus Amount (Combs) Pressure

In each of the following scenarios, explain the changes in either supply or demand that would result. If the initial equilibrium price were yet to change, indicate whether a surplus or a shortage would result. Given this, what do you expect will subsequently happen to the price of the good? In the market for paper: New advances in recycling technology reduce the cost of producing paper made from recycled materials. In the market for lightbulbs: Recently General Electric, one of the largest suppliers of light bulbs, decided to discontinue producing light bulbs. In the market for Las Vegas hotels: A heat wave in Las Vegas causes tourists to cancel their hotel room reservations and vacation elsewhere.

Below, you are provided with the demand and supply schedules for jars of peanut butter. You will use this information to analyze the effect of a price ceiling on the price of a jar of peanut butter, and to identify whether the price ceiling leads to a shortage or a surplus of peanut butter.   Price      Jars of Peanut Butter Demanded     Jars of Peanut Butter Supplied $2.00                               2,500                                           1,000                          $2.50                                   2,250                                          1,250                                        $3.00                                   2,000                                          1,500                     $3.50                                1,750                                        1,750      $4.00                              1,500                                         2,000      Part 10 : Complete the statement below.  When a price ceiling is imposed…

The demand curve intersects with the quantity sold axis at _____ electric automobiles.  (Remember to use a comma, if a comma is needed and to include the decimal point and two numbers to the right of the decimal point).