Principles of Economics 2e
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781947172364
Author: Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro
Publisher: OpenStax
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Chapter 3, Problem 3SCQ
In an analysis of the market for paint, an economist discovers the facts listed below. State whether each of these changes will affect supply or
- There have recently been some important cost-saving inventions in the technology for making paint.
- Paint is lasting longer so that property owners need not repaint as often.
- Because of severe hailstorms, many people need to repaint now.
- The hailstorms damaged several factories that make paint, forcing them to close down for several months.
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Principles of Economics 2e
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