Answer the following questions using demand and supply analysis with the step by step explanation.
a. Suppose the current issue of the New York Times reports an outbreak of mad chicken disease in Nebraska, as well as the discovery of a new breed of chicken that gains more weight than existing breeds that consume the same amount of food [Note: the effect of mad chicken disease is substantial]. How will these developments affect the equilibrium price and quantity of chickens sold in the United States?
b. What will happen to the equilibrium quantity and price of potatoes if population increases and a new, higher-yielding variety of potato plant is developed? [Note: the effect of the new variety of potato is greater]
c. What will happen to the equilibrium price and quantity of apples if apples are discovered to help prevent colds and a fungus kills 10 percent of existing apple trees? [Note: the effect of fungus is superior]
d. What will happen to the equilibrium quantity and price of corn if the price of butter (a complement) increases and the price of fertilizer decreases? [Note: the effect of the butter’s price is larger]