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Algebraic Method for Analyzing a Demand Shock in a Linear Market Model

To determine the impact of a positive demand shock within a linear market model, one can use an algebraic approach. The new demand curve is represented by the function D(P)=a+ΔabPD(P) = a + \Delta a - bP, where Δa>0\Delta a > 0 signifies the positive shock, while the original supply curve remains unchanged. The next step is to calculate the new market equilibrium by solving for the price and quantity where the new demand equals supply. The overall effect of the shock is then found by comparing the new equilibrium price and quantity with the original equilibrium values. [1, 5, 7]

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