The highest quality cricket bats, used by Test cricketers, sell for over $1,000AUD. They are made from a special type of willow tree grown specifically for that purpose. Similar bats, made from cheaper willow, sell for less than $200. Suppose a plant disease destroys half of the world’s high quality willow trees. The stock of cheaper willow trees is unaffected. (a) Explain how the market for high quality cricket bats might be affected by this change. (b) Explain how the market for cricket bats made from cheaper willow might be affected by the change in the market for high quality bats.

The highest quality cricket bats, used by Test cricketers, sell for over $1,000AUD. They are made from a special type of willow tree grown specifically for that purpose. Similar bats, made from cheaper willow, sell for less than $200. Suppose a plant disease destroys half of the world’s high quality willow trees. The stock of cheaper willow trees is unaffected. (a) Explain how the market for high quality cricket bats might be affected by this change. (b) Explain how the market for cricket bats made from cheaper willow might be affected by the change in the market for high quality bats.

Survey of Economics (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305260948

Author:Irvin B. Tucker

Publisher:Irvin B. Tucker

Chapter4: Markets In Action

Section4.2: Can The Laws Of Supply And Demand Be Repealed?

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