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DEMAND AND SUPPLY 1 The diagram shows the demand for chocolate. What could cause the movement from point X to point Y? A a change in tastes B a fall in the price of chocolate C an increase in income D a successful advertising campaign for chocolate 2 The table shows the price of, demand for and supply of X per week. What will be the effect if the government imposes a minimum price of $40 per tonne? A a fall in the price of X B a shortage of X C a surplus of X D a waiting-list for X 3 In many countries, extra staff are employed by the postal service and additional collections of post are made to clear the large amount of mail before holiday periods. What happens to the demand and supply curves for postal services during these periods?

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DEMAND AND SUPPLY1 The diagram shows the demand for chocolate.

What could cause the movement from point X to point Y? A a change in tastes B a fall in the price of chocolate C an increase in income D a successful advertising campaign for chocolate

2 The table shows the price of, demand for and supply of X per week.

What will be the effect if the government imposes a minimum price of $40 per tonne? A a fall in the price of X B a shortage of X C a surplus of X D a waiting-list for X

3 In many countries, extra staff are employed by the postal service and additional collections of post are made to clear the large amount of mail before holiday periods. What happens to the demand and supply curves for postal services during these periods?

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4 The graph shows the market for rice. It was in equilibrium at X. Later, there is a very good harvest of rice. What is the new equilibrium point?

6 The diagram shows the demand for and supply of a product. The original equilibrium is at X. Which point indicates the new equilibrium position if there is an increase in the price of a close substitute for the commodity while other things remain the same?

7 The diagram shows the demand for and supply of a firm's product. The original equilibrium is at X. The firm pays for a successful advertising campaign. What is the new equilibrium?

8 The graph shows the market for unskilled workers in a city. The original equilibrium is at X. What would be the new equilibrium if there was a migration of workers to the city?

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