Question

Consider the impact of the following two events in the television market.First, people are using more tablets and fewer television sets. Second, new production techniques decrease the production cost of television sets. What is the effect of these events on the equilibrium price and quantity of television sets? ​ Equilibrium Price Equilibrium Quantity

A. Decrease Increase
B.​ Decrease Decrease or increase
C.​ Decrease or increase Decrease
D. Increase Decrease or increase

Answer 1

The correct answer is option B.

Step-by-step explanation:

As people are using more tablets and fewer television sets, the demand for television sets will decline. This will cause the demand curve to shift to the left. As a result, the price level will decline.

Now, with new production technique the cost of production declines. As a result, there will be an increase in the supply as the firm will be able to produce more at the same cost. This will cause the supply curve to shift to the right. This rightward shift in the supply curve may lead to an increase or decrease in the quantity of output. It depends on the extent of change in supply.