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Analysis of Simultaneous Market Changes
Consider the market for electric vehicles, which is initially in a stable state where the quantity produced equals the quantity consumers want to buy. Suppose two events occur at the same time: (1) the government introduces a substantial tax credit for consumers who purchase a new electric vehicle, and (2) a major technological breakthrough significantly reduces the cost of producing electric vehicle batteries. Analyze the combined effect of these two events on the final stable price and quantity of electric vehicles. Explain your reasoning for the change in both price and quantity.
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