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Question 1.

The graph illustrates an inward shift of the demand curve and a change in equilibrium from E1 to E2. The new equilibrium occurs at a lower price. Why does this happen?

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Correct! The new equilibrium price is lower than the original equilibrium price because demand has fallen at every price. Consumers are no longer willing to pay as much for the good. Since their willingness to pay has diminished the intersection with the (original) supply curve occurs at a lower price. The drop in price is not related to the slope of the demand curve, but only to the decrease in demand.
Incorrect. The new equilibrium price is lower than the original equilibrium price because demand has fallen at every price. Consumers are no longer willing to pay as much for the good. Since their willingness to pay has diminished the intersection with the (original) supply curve occurs at a lower price. The drop in price is not related to the slope of the demand curve, but only to the decrease in demand.