9. Consider the market for SUVs. a. Start in Equilibrium (be sure to label all relevant points) b. Change at least one of the ceteris paribus conditions. Now consider the market for SUVs if a hurricane hits in the gulf region, damaging some of the oil platforms and oil refineries in the region. c. Examine the changed incentive.  Which curve(s) has(have) changed? Why? (i.e. – which of the ceteris paribus conditions have changed?) _______________________________________________________

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