The two accompanying diagrams show supply and demand curves for two substitute commodities: tapes and compact discs (CDs). a. On the right-hand diagram, show what happens when rising raw material prices make it costlier to produce tapes. b. On the left-hand diagram, show what happens to the market for CDs.

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The two accompanying diagrams show supply and demand curves for two substitute commodities: tapes and compact discs (CDs).

a. On the right-hand diagram, show what happens when rising raw material prices make it costlier to produce tapes.

b. On the left-hand diagram, show what happens to the market for CDs.

 

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