Appl Ex 3d

Application Exercise 3d: Changes in supply

Cars

decrease

The average costs of production for the manufacturers will rise because more money is required to pay for operating costs

Bananas

decrease

the physical supply of bananas decreases due to the cyclone (and the costs of producing the crop have risen)

iPads

decrease

fewer ipads can be produced per hour worked which raises the per-unit costs of production

Solar power panels

increase

the costs of production for manufacturers will fall given that the government is effectively paying part of the business’ costs

Minerals

decrease

the costs of production for miners will rise as more tax is paid to the government

Taxi service

decrease

the costs of production for taxi operators will rise given the additional costs associated with training and education of its human resources

Cattle

decrease

the costs of production for abattoirs will rise given the additional costs associated with the compliance of government regulations

Luxury cars

decrease

the costs of production for manufacturers will rise given the additional costs associated with the payment of the LCT

Education

decrease

the costs of production for schools will rise given the additional costs associated with the employment of staff

Electricity

increase

the costs of production for energy companies will fall given the lower tax costs

Tourism

decrease

tourist areas like the great barrier reef will attract fewer tourists due to damaged created by excessive C02 emissions

Minerals

increase

the costs of production for mines will fall over time as productivity improves

Uber X ride sharing services

increase

the costs of production for the industry will fall given the lower costs associated with the compliance of govt regulations

Cigarettes

decrease

the costs of production for manufacturers will rise given the additional costs associated with the payment of the excise on tobacco

Softdrinks

decrease

the costs of production for manufacturers will rise given the additional costs associated with the payment of the sugar tax

Grapes

decrease

the physical supply of grapes decreases due to the drought (and the costs of producing the crop have risen owing to lower productivity)