Refer to the information provided in Figure 12.4 below to answer the question(s) that follow. Figure 12.4There are two sectors in the economy, X and Y, and both are in long-run, zero-profit equilibrium at the intersections of S0 and D0.Refer to Figure 12.4. Assume consumer preference changes toward X and away from Y. Ceteris paribus, a new general equilibrium will eventually be reached in sector Y with a price of ________ and a quantity of ________.

A. P0; < Q1
B. P1; Q0
C. P1; Q1
D. P0; Q0

Answer: A

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A) the equilibrium quantity definitely will increase and market clearing price definitely will decrease. B) the equilibrium quantity definitely will increase and market clearing price definitely will increase. C) the equilibrium quantity definitely will increase but the change in market clearing price cannot be determined without more information. D) market clearing price definitely will increase but the change in the equilibrium quantity cannot be determined without further information.

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