Question

The supply of aged cheddar cheese is inelastic, and the supply of bread is elastic. Both goods are considered to be normal goods by a majority of consumers. Suppose that a large income tax increase decreases the demand for both goods by 10%. The change in equilibrium price will be:
a. increase in both the aged cheddar cheese and bread markets.
b. increase in the aged cheddar cheese market and a decrease in the bread market.
c. decrease in the aged cheddar cheese market and increase in the bread market.
d. a decrease in both the aged cheddar cheese and bread markets.

Answer 1

Answer:

D) a decrease in both the aged cheddar cheese and bread markets.

Explanation:

A 10% income tax increase will shift the aggregate demand curve to the left, reducing total demand. This should affect both necessities and luxury goods.

In this case, the demand curve for both aged cheddar cheese and bread will shift to the left, reducing the total quantity demanded at every price level. This will result in a lower equilibrium price for both goods.