What is the equilibrium price

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1. Consider the markets for e-books, e-readers (e.g. kindle), and physical copies of books. For each of the three following pairs, identify whether they are complements or substitutes: a.) e-books and e-readers; b.) e-books and physical copies of books; c.) e-readers and physical copies of books.

2. Using demand and supply curves, show the effect of each of the following on the market for cigarettes:

1. A cure for lung cancer is found.
2. The price of cigars increases.
3. Wages increase substantially in states that grow tobacco.
4. A fertilizer that increases the yield per acre of tobacco is discovered.
5. There is a sharp increase in the price of matches, lighters, and lighter fluid.
6. More states pass laws restricting smoking in restaurants and public places.
3. Assume the market for corn is depicted as in the table that appears below.
7. Complete the table below.
8. What is the equilibrium price?

Price per Bushel 

Quantity Demanded
(millions of bushels) 

Quantity Supplied
(millions of bushels) 

Surplus/ Shortage 

Will Price Rise or Fall? 

$1.80 

320 

200 

 

 

  2.00 

300 

230 

 

 

  2.20 

270 

270 

 

 

  2.40 

230 

300 

 

 

  2.60 

200 

330 

 

 

  2.80 

180 

350 

 

 

3. Consumers demand less quantity when prices rise and demand more when prices fall. Give an example from the real world or your personal buying behavior that verifies the law of demand.

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