Challenge Suppose that you read the following article in the newspaper: Meteorologists

Chapter 4, Problem 13

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Challenge Suppose that you read the following article in the newspaper: Meteorologists announced today that this has been the warmest winter in 57 years. The unusual weather has affected local businesses. According to Pasha Dubrinski, owner of Pashas Outerwear, sales of winter parkas are 17 percent lower than last year. Dubrinski said, Instead of buying down-filled parkas, people have been buying substitute items such as leather coats. Across town, Michael Ellis, owner of Home Hardware, said that his sales of snow blowers are also down. Next week, I will cut the price. That will increase demand. Are these two storeowners correct in the way they use economic terms? Explain your answer.

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