The graph below shows supply and demand in the market for automobiles. For each of the following events, draw the new market outcome, and say whether the equilibrium price and quantity will increase or decrease. An oil shortage causes the price of gasoline to soar. Improvements in robotics increase efficiency and reduce costs in automobile manufacturing plants. Congress approved the proposal to offer a tax rebate to public transit commuters.

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The graph below shows supply and demand in the market for automobiles. For each of the following events, draw the new market outcome, and say whether the equilibrium price and quantity will increase or decrease.

  1. An oil shortage causes the price of gasoline to soar.
  2. Improvements in robotics increase efficiency and reduce costs in automobile manufacturing plants.
  3. Congress approved the proposal to offer a tax rebate to public transit commuters.
PRICE($)
Demand
QUANTITY
Supply
Transcribed Image Text:PRICE($) Demand QUANTITY Supply
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