Asked by David Torrez on May 06, 2024

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(Figure: Shifts in Demand and Supply II) Use Figure: Shifts in Demand and Supply II.The figure shows how supply and demand might shift in response to specific events.Suppose the birthrate decreases.Which panel BEST describes how this will affect the market for diapers?

A) Panel A
B) Panel B
C) Panel C
D) Panel D

Birthrate

The number of live births per thousand of the population per year.

Diapers

Absorbent items worn by infants and young children to contain their waste until they are potty trained.

  • Determine the effect of intervening variables, external to the market, on the equilibrium of price and quantity.
  • Understand the relationship between income changes and demand for normal and inferior goods.
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Shelbie DunlapMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A decrease in birthrate represents a decrease in demand for diapers, shifting the demand curve to the left as shown in Panel B. This leads to a lower equilibrium price and quantity of diapers.