Krugman's Economics For The Ap® Course
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Chapter 7, Problem 1FRQ
To determine
The question requires us to draw a correctly labeled graph representing the equilibrium in the market for tomatoes, and label a price that would lead to a shortage.
Expert Solution & Answer
Explanation of Solution
The following graph represents the shortage of tomatoes in the market:
Here, point E represents the equilibrium point in the market where Pe is the equilibrium price, and Qe is the
The line PcB represents the price at which the market is facing a shortage of tomatoes because at this price the quantity demanded (Qd) is more than the quantity supplied (Qs).
The quantity difference between points A and B represents the size of the shortage of tomatoes in the market.
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