Figure 3.5 Alt text for Figure 3.5a: In figure 3.5a, a graph of intersecting supply and demand curves representing the markets for original Picasso paintings and designer jeans.
Long description for Figure 3.5a: The x-axis is labelled, Quantity, and the y-axis is labelled, Price.Curve Supply is a straight line which slopes up from the bottom left corner to the top right corner.Curve Demand is a straight line which slopes down from the top left corner to the bottom right corner.The 2 curves intersect at their respective midpoints.
Alt text for Figure 3.5b: In figure 3.5b, a graph of intersecting supply and demand curves represents one of the two markets for original Picasso paintings and designer jeans.
Long description for Figure 3.5b: The x-axis is labelled, Quantity, and the y-axis is labelled, Price.Curve Demand is a straight line which slopes down from the top left corner to the bottom right corner.Curve Supply is a straight, vertical line beginning from approximate midpoint of the x axis.The 2 curves intersect at their respective midpoints.
-In 2016, forest fires forced the evacuation of Fort McMurray. Many of those evacuated went to Edmonton. As a result of the evacuation, what would we expect to see in the market for hotel rooms in Edmonton at the original equilibrium price?
A)a surplus of hotel rooms
B)the quantity demanded equal to the quantity supplied
C)a shortage of hotel rooms
D)an increase in the supply of hotel rooms.

Question

Figure 3.5  Alt text for Figure 3.5a: In figure 3.5a, a graph of intersecting supply and demand curves representing the markets for original Picasso paintings and designer jeans.
Long description for Figure 3.5a: The x-axis is labelled, Quantity, and the y-axis is labelled, Price.Curve Supply is a straight line which slopes up from the bottom left corner to the top right corner.Curve Demand is a straight line which slopes down from the top left corner to the bottom right corner.The 2 curves intersect at their respective midpoints.
Alt text for Figure 3.5b: In figure 3.5b, a graph of intersecting supply and demand curves represents one of the two markets for original Picasso paintings and designer jeans.
Long description for Figure 3.5b: The x-axis is labelled, Quantity, and the y-axis is labelled, Price.Curve Demand is a straight line which slopes down from the top left corner to the bottom right corner.Curve Supply is a straight, vertical line beginning from approximate midpoint of the x axis.The 2 curves intersect at their respective midpoints.
-In 2016, forest fires forced the evacuation of Fort McMurray. Many of those evacuated went to Edmonton. As a result of the evacuation, what would we expect to see in the market for hotel rooms in Edmonton at the original equilibrium price?
A)a surplus of hotel rooms 
B)the quantity demanded equal to the quantity supplied 
C)a shortage of hotel rooms 
D)an increase in the supply of hotel rooms.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The evacuation of Fort McMurray is likely to result in an increase in the demand for hotel rooms in Edmonton, as many of those evacuated will need a place to stay. This increase in demand will cause a shift in the demand curve to the right, leading to a new equilibrium point with a higher price and quantity. At the original equilibrium price, the quantity demanded will exceed the quantity supplied, resulting in a shortage of hotel rooms. Therefore, choice C is correct. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not reflect the impact of the increased demand on the market for hotel rooms in Edmonton.

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