In Problem 7 , a fire destroys some factories that produce gum and the quantity of gum

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In Problem 7 , a fire destroys some factories that produce gum and the quantity of gum supplied decreases by 40 million packs a week at each price.

a. Explain what happens in the market for gum and draw a graph to illustrate the changes.

b. At the same time as the fire, the teenage population increases and the quantity of gum demanded increases by 40 million packs a week at each price. What is the new market equilibrium? Show the changes on your graph.

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Economics

ISBN: 9781292433639

14th Global Edition

Authors: Michael Parkin

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