Figure 3-8

-Refer to Figure 3-8.The graph in this figure illustrates an initial competitive equilibrium in the market for apples at the intersection of D₂ and S₂ (point
A)A positive change in the technology used to produce apples and decrease in the price of oranges, a substitute for apples.
B)An increase in the wages of apple workers and a decrease in the price of oranges, a substitute for apples.
C)An increase in the number of apple producers and a decrease in the number of apple trees as a result of disease.
D)A decrease in the wages of apple workers and an increase in the price of oranges, a substitute for apples.
E). Which of the following changes would cause the equilibrium to change to point A?

Question

Figure 3-8
 
-Refer to Figure 3-8.The graph in this figure illustrates an initial competitive equilibrium in the market for apples at the intersection of D₂ and S₂ (point
A)A positive change in the technology used to produce apples and decrease in the price of oranges, a substitute for apples. 
B)An increase in the wages of apple workers and a decrease in the price of oranges, a substitute for apples. 
C)An increase in the number of apple producers and a decrease in the number of apple trees as a result of disease. 
D)A decrease in the wages of apple workers and an increase in the price of oranges, a substitute for apples. 
E). Which of the following changes would cause the equilibrium to change to point A?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A decrease in the wages of apple workers would reduce production costs, shifting the supply curve to the right. An increase in the price of oranges, a substitute for apples, would increase the demand for apples, shifting the demand curve to the right. Both changes would move the equilibrium to point A.

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