Almonds and Walnuts Are Substitutes

question 17

Essay

Almonds and walnuts are substitutes. Suppose the world demand for walnuts increases.
a. Using partial equilibrium analysis, predict what happens to the equilibrium price and quantity of almonds.
b. Using general equilibrium analysis, explain how the feedback between the markets affects the almond market. Does general equilibrium analysis predict a larger or smaller effect on the equilibrium price and quantity of almonds than partial equilibrium analysis?

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Oligosaccharide

A carbohydrate consisting of a small number of monosaccharides linked together, important in recognition processes in cells.

Monosaccharides

Simple sugars consisting of a single sugar molecule and serving as the basic building blocks of carbohydrates.

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Diverse types of lipids, with waxes serving as protective coatings and steroids playing roles in cellular signaling and structure.

Lipids

A broad group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins, etc., primarily used for energy storage and in cell membranes.