Question

In an analysis of the market for paint, an economist discovers the facts listed below. State whether each of these changes will affect supply or demand, and in what direction.
a. There have recently been some important cost-saving inventions in the technology for making paint.
b. Paint is lasting longer, so that property owners need not repaint as often.
c. Because of severe hail storms, many people need to repaint now.
d. The hail storms damaged several factories that make paint, forcing them to close down for several months.

Answer 1

Answer:

a. Supply increases, Supply curve shifts to the right

b.  Demand decreases, Demand curve shifts to the left

c. Demand increases, Demand curve shifts to the right

d.  Supply decreases, Supply curve shifts to the left

Explanation:

a. There have recently been some important cost-saving inventions in the technology for making paint- Supply will increase due to lower cost in production. Shifting the supply curve to the right. Price of paint will fall and quantity will increase.

b. Paint is lasting longer, so that property owners need not repaint as often- Demand for paint will fall due to its long lasting. This shifts the demand curve to the left decreasing the price and quantity of paints.

c. Because of severe hail storms, many people need to repaint now- Demand for paint will increase shifting the demand curve to the right increasing the price and quantity of paints.

d. The hail storms damaged several factories that make paint, forcing them to close down for several months- Supply of paint will decrease as factories close down. This will shift the supply curve to the left increasing the price of pain and decreasing the quantity of paint.