Question

A combination of high crude oil prices and government subsidies for ethanol have led to a sharp increase in the demand for corn in recent years. How will this increase in demand for corn influence (a) the price of corn; (b) the quantity of corn supplied; (c) the cost of producing soybeans and wheat, crops that are often produced on land suitable for production of corn; (d) the price of cereals, tortillas, and other products produced from corn; and (e) the price of beef, chicken, and pork, meats produced from animals that are generally fed large quantities of corn

Answer 1

a) Increase

b) Increase

c) Increase

d) Increase

e) Increase

Step-by-step explanation:

a) The price of corn

The increase in the demand for corn will cause an increase in the price of corn

b) The quantity of corn supplied

The quantity of corn supplied will increase rapidly in the short run before equilibrium will be established in the market

c) The cost of producing soybeans and wheat crops will Increase due to the High demand for corn hence the supply will decrease as well

d) The price of cereals and other products produced from corn will Increase as well

e) The price of beef and other meat gotten from animals that fed on Corn will Increase as well because the cost of their feed will increase