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What term is used by economists to represent the value consumers are willing and able to pay for particular goods or services?
What term is used by economists to represent the value consumers are willing and able to pay for particular goods or services?
Demand
The law of demand states that as the price of a product increases, what happens to the quantity demanded?
The law of demand states that as the price of a product increases, what happens to the quantity demanded?
The Law of Demand states that there is a direct relationship between quantity demanded and price.
The Law of Demand states that there is a direct relationship between quantity demanded and price.
False
The term "______" is used to represent the assumption that all other factors remain constant when analyzing a specific variable's effect.
The term "______" is used to represent the assumption that all other factors remain constant when analyzing a specific variable's effect.
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What are the three ways to demonstrate the relationship between quantity demanded and price?
What are the three ways to demonstrate the relationship between quantity demanded and price?
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What does a demand curve visually represent?
What does a demand curve visually represent?
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Explain the concept of supply from the producers' perspective.
Explain the concept of supply from the producers' perspective.
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The law of supply states that as the price of a good or service decreases, the quantity supplied also decreases.
The law of supply states that as the price of a good or service decreases, the quantity supplied also decreases.
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What are the three ways to represent the relationship between quantity supplied and price?
What are the three ways to represent the relationship between quantity supplied and price?
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What does a supply curve visually represent?
What does a supply curve visually represent?
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What is market equilibrium?
What is market equilibrium?
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What happens to the equilibrium price and quantity when there's an increase in both supply and demand?
What happens to the equilibrium price and quantity when there's an increase in both supply and demand?
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What is a shift in the demand or supply graph?
What is a shift in the demand or supply graph?
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Price changes only affect the quantity demanded or supplied within the same demand or supply curve.
Price changes only affect the quantity demanded or supplied within the same demand or supply curve.
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What happens to the quantity demanded when the price of a close substitute good decreases?
What happens to the quantity demanded when the price of a close substitute good decreases?
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Complementary goods are those that are used together, and an increase in the price of one complement will lead to a decrease in the demand for the other.
Complementary goods are those that are used together, and an increase in the price of one complement will lead to a decrease in the demand for the other.
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Explain how changes in income affect the demand for normal goods.
Explain how changes in income affect the demand for normal goods.
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What is the most likely effect of a price increase for the inputs used in production?
What is the most likely effect of a price increase for the inputs used in production?
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Explain how an increase in the price of a substitute good might affect the supply of the original good.
Explain how an increase in the price of a substitute good might affect the supply of the original good.
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An increase in the number of firms in a market typically leads to an increase in the price of the product.
An increase in the number of firms in a market typically leads to an increase in the price of the product.
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Explain how expectations regarding future prices can affect the decisions of producers.
Explain how expectations regarding future prices can affect the decisions of producers.
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A price ceiling is a government-imposed maximum price set on a product or service, typically for essential goods, to protect consumers from high prices.
A price ceiling is a government-imposed maximum price set on a product or service, typically for essential goods, to protect consumers from high prices.
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What is the purpose of a floor price?
What is the purpose of a floor price?
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A price ceiling is effective when set above the equilibrium price.
A price ceiling is effective when set above the equilibrium price.
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A floor price is effective only when set below the equilibrium price.
A floor price is effective only when set below the equilibrium price.
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Explain how a shortage occurs in a market.
Explain how a shortage occurs in a market.
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Explain how a surplus occurs in a market.
Explain how a surplus occurs in a market.
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How can changes in consumer preferences, income levels, and prices of related goods influence the demand for Nike products?
How can changes in consumer preferences, income levels, and prices of related goods influence the demand for Nike products?
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Study Notes
Demand and Supply
- Black Friday is a time when consumers are eager to purchase products at affordable prices, influencing market competition.
- Market equilibrium occurs when demand and supply are equal, determining prices.
- The law of demand states that as prices increase, the quantity demanded decreases, and vice versa (inverse relationship).
- Demand function (Qd = a - bP): Qd = quantity demanded; a = factors affecting price (e.g., income, fashion); b = slope of the demand curve; P = price of the good.
- The law of supply states that as prices increase, the quantity supplied increases, and vice versa (direct relationship).
- Supply function (Qs = c + dP): Qs = quantity supplied; c = starting point of the supply curve; d = slope of the supply curve; P = price of the good.
- A demand curve, visually, displays the relationship between price and quantity demanded (downward slope).
- A supply curve, visually, displays the relationship between price and quantity supplied (upward slope).
Market Equilibrium
- Market equilibrium is where demand and supply intersect.
- At equilibrium, the quantity demanded equals the quantity supplied, creating a stable market price.
- Price ceilings and floor prices are government-controlled maximum and minimum prices that can affect supply and demand. A price ceiling is set below the equilibrium price, and a price floor is set above the equilibrium price.
- These controls can lead to shortages or surpluses, impacting both consumers and producers.
Shifts in Demand and Supply
- Demand and supply can shift due to non-price factors (e.g., consumer preferences, income, technology).
- Shifts in demand curves occur when factors other than price change, leading to a new demand curve positioned either to the right (increase) or to the left (decrease)
- Shifts in supply curves, similarly, occur due to factors other than price, resulting in a new supply curve position to the right (increase) or left (decrease).
- Price changes in related goods or service affect quantity demanded or supplied.
- Substitutes are goods that can fulfill similar needs (e.g., Jollibee and McDonald's). If the price of a substitute increases, the demand for the other good increases (vice-versa).
- Compliments are goods consumed together (e.g., PlayStation® and games). If the price of a complement increases, the demand for the other good decreases (vice-versa).
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This quiz explores key concepts of demand and supply, including market equilibrium, the laws of demand and supply, and their respective functions. Test your understanding of how prices affect consumer behavior and market dynamics. Perfect for economics students looking to reinforce their knowledge.