Chapter 3: Q. g - For Critical Thinking (page 67)
Why do you suppose that prices of barbecued brisket have been rising in
many U.S. cities?
Short Answer
Due to excess demand.
Chapter 3: Q. g - For Critical Thinking (page 67)
Why do you suppose that prices of barbecued brisket have been rising in
many U.S. cities?
Due to excess demand.
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Consider the market for cable-based Internet access
service,which isanormal good.Explain whether
the following events would cause an increase ora
decrease in demand or an increase oradecrease in
the quantity demanded.
a.Firms providing wireless(an alternative to cable)
Internet access services reduce their prices.
b.Firms providing cable-based Internet access
services reduce their prices.
e.There isadecrease in the incomes earned by con
sumers of cable-based Internet access services.
d.Consumers'tastes shift away from using wire
less Internet access in favor of cable-based
Internet access services.
Assume that the cost of aluminum used by soft-drink companies increases. Which of the following correctly describes the resulting effects in the market for soft drinks distributed in aluminum cans? (More than one statement may be correct.)
a. The demand for soft drinks decreases.
b. The quantity of soft drinks demanded decreases.
c. The supply of soft drinks decreases.
d.The quantity of soft drinks supplied decreases.
How could laws that ban tips causeareduction in the quality of the delivery
of services?
What are the effects of a price decrease from \(4 per portable power bank to \)2 per portable power bank on the quantities of portable power banks demanded by buyer 1 and by buyer 2 individually and combined?
Why might increases in oil storage prices be required to
induce owners of aged storage tanks to increase the quan
tity of tank storage space supplied?(Hint:Owners must
incur expenses to refurbish storage tanks.)
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