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?

a. In the market for paper: New advances in recycling technology reduce the cost of producing paper made from recycled materials.

b. In the market for lightbulbs: Recently General Electric, one of the largest suppliers of light bulbs, decided to discontinue producing light bulbs.

c. In the market for Las Vegas hotels: A heat wave in Las Vegas causes tourists to cancel their hotel room reservations and vacation elsewhere.