1-Refer to the above diagram for the milk market. There would be a shortage of milk whenever the price is
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more than $2.00 per gallon.
more than $1.50 per gallon.
less than $2.00 per gallon.
less than $1.50 per gallon.
2-In the following question you are asked to determine, other things equal, the effects of a given change in a determinant of demand or supply for product X upon (1) the demand (D) for, or supply (S) of, X; (2) the equilibrium price (P) of X; and (3) the equilibrium quantity (Q) of X.
Removing the excise tax on product X will
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decrease S, decrease P, and increase Q.
increase S, decrease P, and increase Q.
increase D, increase P, and decrease Q.
decrease S, increase P, and increase Q
3-Refer to the above diagram for the milk market. If the price were less than $1.50 per gallon, then there would be
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no sellers in the market.
a surplus in the market.
a shortage in the market.
equilibrium in the market.
4-Refer to the above graph showing the market for a product. Which of the following would best explain why the shift in demand from D1 to D2 would cause price to rise from P1 to P2?
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After the shift in the demand, there would be a shortage at price P2.
After the shift in the demand, there would be a surplus at price P1.
After the shift in the demand, there would be a shortage at price P1.
After the shift in the demand, there would be a surplus at price P2.
5-In the following question you are asked to determine, other things equal, the effects of a given change in a determinant of demand or supply for product X upon (1) the demand (D) for, or supply (S) of, X; (2) the equilibrium price (P) of X; and (3) the equilibrium quantity (Q) of X.
A reduction in the number of firms producing X will
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increase D, increase P, and increase Q.
decrease S, decrease P, and increase Q.
increase S, increase P, and increase Q.
decrease S, increase P, and decrease Q.
shift S right with no change in P and Q.
6-Suppose product Z is an input in the production of product X. Product X in turn is a substitute for product Y. An increase in the price of Z can be expected to
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increase the supply of Y.
have no effect on the demand for product Y.
decrease the supply of Y.
increase the demand for Y.
decrease the demand for Y.
7-Which of the diagrams illustrate(s) the effect of a decline in the price of irrigation equipment on the market for corn?
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B and C
C only
B only
D only



