Analyze the impact of a change in demand or a change in supply or both (or it may not necessarily illustrate a change) on price (equilibrium price, market price) for the good under consideration and draw the appropriate graph for each article. Use D 1 , S 1 , P 1 , and Q 1 to symbolize initial demand, supply, equilibrium price and quantity respectively. Use D 2 , S 2 , P 2 , and Q 2 to represent the new demand, supply, equilibrium price and quantity respectively.  1. Asia import monoethylene glycol (MEG) prices weakened this week amid falling polyester sales, and the market will be likely under pressure as downstream demand may slow gradually amid a second wave of coronavirus infections in overseas markets. (ICIS, October 29, 2020)

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Analyze the impact of a change in demand or a
change in supply or both (or it may not necessarily illustrate a change) on price
(equilibrium price, market price) for the good under consideration and draw the
appropriate graph for each article. Use D 1 , S 1 , P 1 , and Q 1 to symbolize initial demand,
supply, equilibrium price and quantity respectively. Use D 2 , S 2 , P 2 , and Q 2 to represent
the new demand, supply, equilibrium price and quantity respectively. 


1. Asia import monoethylene glycol (MEG) prices weakened this week amid falling
polyester sales, and the market will be likely under pressure as downstream
demand may slow gradually amid a second wave of coronavirus infections in
overseas markets. (ICIS, October 29, 2020)

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