Assume that the perfectly competitive market for ethanol is in long-run equilibrium. Now suppose that the price of gasoline, a substitute for ethanol, increases. Explain what will happen in the market for ethanol. 1) Describe how this change will affect short-run economic profits. 2) What will happen to the number of firms producing ethanol in the long run? 3) How will price and output in this industry adjust in the long run?

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When the price of gasoline a substitute for ethanol increases several changes will occur in the market for ethanol ShortRun Economic Profits Initially ... View the full answer