In each of the following questions assume that the market is in equilibrium at X. Identify the new equilibrium following the changes given below:       The market is for private education, and it receives a subsidy from the state because it is perceived to be a merit good. The market is for new housing, and building costs fall following a general fall in oil prices. The market is for cigarettes, and the government increases indirect taxes and at the same time smoking become less fashionable for people over 30.

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In each of the following questions assume that the market is in equilibrium at X. Identify the new equilibrium following the changes given below:

   
 
  1. The market is for private education, and it receives a subsidy from the state because it is perceived to be a merit good.
  2. The market is for new housing, and building costs fall following a general fall in oil prices.
  3. The market is for cigarettes, and the government increases indirect taxes and at the same time smoking become less fashionable for people over 30.
  4. The market is for motor insurance, and the price of cars falls and at the same time the government subsidises private motor insurance.
  5. The market is for electronic goods which often employs very low paid assembly workers. The minimum wage rises and interest rates rise which affects consumer confidence.
  6. The market is for student textbooks following a fall in the costs of printing and a considerable increase in the numbers of students going to university.
  7. The market is for coffee beans following a frost in Brazil, a large producer, and a rise in the price of tea, considered to be a substitute.
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