Starbucks sells coffee in both New York City and in rural upstate New York. The price of coffee is higher in New York City
This fact means that the value of marginal product of land is ________ in New York City and so Starbucks is willing to pay a ________ rent in New York City. A) lower; lower
B) higher; lower
C) lower; higher
D) higher; higher
D
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Use the IS—LM model to determine the effects of each of the following on the general equilibrium values of the real wage, employment, output, the real interest rate, consumption, investment, and the price level
(a) Tougher immigration laws reduce the working-age population. (b) There's increased volatility in the prices of stocks and bonds. (c) The government tries to achieve tax equity by an increase in the corporate tax rate. (d) Increased computerization reduces stock market brokerage costs.
Suppose that the market for coffee is in equilibrium at a price of $9.50 per pound and a monthly quantity of 20 million pounds. News of a drought in Brazil arrives so that people know that the supply of coffee months from now will be sharply reduced
What, if anything, will happen in the coffee market now? Explain. What will be an ideal response?