Below is the hypothetical supply and demand diagram for iron supplements in Brazil with positive externalities. 1. Move Ej to the market's equilibrium. 2. Move E2 to the socially optimal equilibrium. Market for Iron Supplements 5.0 E E 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 D social D internal 0.5 0.0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1,000 Quantity (thousands) Price ($)
Below is the hypothetical supply and demand diagram for iron supplements in Brazil with positive externalities. 1. Move Ej to the market's equilibrium. 2. Move E2 to the socially optimal equilibrium. Market for Iron Supplements 5.0 E E 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 D social D internal 0.5 0.0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1,000 Quantity (thousands) Price ($)
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Transcribed Image Text:Below is the hypothetical supply and demand diagram for iron supplements in Brazil with positive externalities.
1. Move \( E_1 \) to the market's equilibrium.
2. Move \( E_2 \) to the socially optimal equilibrium.
### Market for Iron Supplements
#### Diagram Explanation:
- **Axes**:
- The horizontal axis represents Quantity (in thousands).
- The vertical axis represents Price (in $).
- **Curves**:
- The **Supply Curve (\( S \))** is represented by the red line, sloping upwards.
- The **Internal Demand Curve (\( D_{\text{internal}} \))** is shown by the light blue line, sloping downwards.
- The **Social Demand Curve (\( D_{\text{social}} \))** is indicated by the dark blue line, also sloping downwards and positioned to the right of \( D_{\text{internal}} \), reflecting positive externalities.
- **Equilibrium Points**:
- \( E_1 \): Represents the market equilibrium where the internal demand (\( D_{\text{internal}} \)) intersects the supply (\( S \)).
- \( E_2 \): Represents the socially optimal equilibrium where the social demand (\( D_{\text{social}} \)) intersects the supply (\( S \)).
This diagram illustrates the positive externalities in the market for iron supplements, suggesting that the socially optimal level of consumption \( (E_2) \) is greater than the market equilibrium \( (E_1) \).
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