Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions
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Transcribed Image Text:Event 1: There is a shortage of maple syrup causing the price to rise
significantly.
Will the equilibrium price of waffles go up or down in response to
an increase in the price of maple syrup?
Will the equilibrium quantity of waffles go up or down in response
to an increase in the price of maple syrup?
Event 2: A study reveals that people who eat waffles at least once a
week live longer and have fewer health problems.
Will the equilibrium price of waffles go up or down after this study
is released?
Will the equilibrium quantity of waffles go up or down after this
study is released?

Transcribed Image Text:The following table describes the market for waffles in Pawnee,
Indiana.
Quantity
Quantity
Price
Demanded
Supplied
$0
150
$2
130
40
$4
110
80
$6
90
120
Use the information in the table to answer the questions below.
Please enter your answers as numbers and not words. For price
please enter your answer as a whole number (ie. 8 not "Eight" or
"Eight dollars"). For quantity please enter your answer as a whole
number as well (ie. 60 not "Sixty" or "Sixty waffles").
What is the equilibrium price for waffles in this market?
What is the equilibrium quantity for waffles in this market?
Thinking about the market for waffles from the previous question,
describe what would happen to the equilibrium price and quantity
for waffles if the following events occur. Treat each event as a
separate occurrence. In other words these events are not happening
at the same time. For each question simply write "up" or "down" in
the answer box. Any response other than "up" or "down" will result
in an incorrect answer.
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