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What does the demand curve illustrate?
What does the demand curve illustrate?
The quantity demanded increases when the price of a good rises, assuming all other factors remain constant.
The quantity demanded increases when the price of a good rises, assuming all other factors remain constant.
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What is the definition of marginal utility?
What is the definition of marginal utility?
The extra satisfaction from consuming an additional unit of a good within a given period.
The combination of two goods that a consumer can buy by allocating all their income is represented by the _______.
The combination of two goods that a consumer can buy by allocating all their income is represented by the _______.
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Match the economic terms with their correct definitions:
Match the economic terms with their correct definitions:
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At which price would a consumer demand the highest quantity of the good, based on the following demand schedule?
At which price would a consumer demand the highest quantity of the good, based on the following demand schedule?
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A demand schedule is shown as a graphical representation of quantity demanded at various price points.
A demand schedule is shown as a graphical representation of quantity demanded at various price points.
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What happens to the quantity demanded when the price of the good falls, assuming other factors remain constant?
What happens to the quantity demanded when the price of the good falls, assuming other factors remain constant?
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What type of goods are characterized by not being high-end?
What type of goods are characterized by not being high-end?
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Changes in price yield no change in demand for goods classified as perfectly elastic.
Changes in price yield no change in demand for goods classified as perfectly elastic.
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What impact do expectations about future events have on demand for certain goods?
What impact do expectations about future events have on demand for certain goods?
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The law of supply states that as the price increases, the quantity _____ increases.
The law of supply states that as the price increases, the quantity _____ increases.
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Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
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Which of the following factors does NOT affect the supply of a good?
Which of the following factors does NOT affect the supply of a good?
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The higher the price of goods, the lower the quantity supplied according to the law of supply.
The higher the price of goods, the lower the quantity supplied according to the law of supply.
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Canned goods like sardines and noodles see an increase in demand during the _____ season.
Canned goods like sardines and noodles see an increase in demand during the _____ season.
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What does the law of diminishing marginal utility suggest?
What does the law of diminishing marginal utility suggest?
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An increase in income generally leads to a decrease in the demand for normal goods.
An increase in income generally leads to a decrease in the demand for normal goods.
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What is the ratio that represents price elasticity of demand?
What is the ratio that represents price elasticity of demand?
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A good that has a price elasticity greater than one is said to be ______.
A good that has a price elasticity greater than one is said to be ______.
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What happens to demand when the price of a substitute good falls?
What happens to demand when the price of a substitute good falls?
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Complementary goods are those that are typically purchased instead of each other.
Complementary goods are those that are typically purchased instead of each other.
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What effect does population growth have on demand?
What effect does population growth have on demand?
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Match the terms to their definitions:
Match the terms to their definitions:
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What is the effect of a technological innovation that reduces cost on supply?
What is the effect of a technological innovation that reduces cost on supply?
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An increase in the prices of inputs will generally lead to a decrease in the supply of goods.
An increase in the prices of inputs will generally lead to a decrease in the supply of goods.
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What happens to supply when the number of producers in a market increases?
What happens to supply when the number of producers in a market increases?
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When producers expect the prices of their products to __________, they may try to sell their inventory at current prices.
When producers expect the prices of their products to __________, they may try to sell their inventory at current prices.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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Which factor is NOT a reason for an increase in supply?
Which factor is NOT a reason for an increase in supply?
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A higher price of a good will always lead to a decrease in the quantity supplied.
A higher price of a good will always lead to a decrease in the quantity supplied.
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What is the primary characteristic of complementary goods?
What is the primary characteristic of complementary goods?
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Study Notes
Law of Demand
- The claim that quantity demanded of a good decreases when its price increases, assuming other factors remain unchanged.
Demand Curve
- A graphical representation of the inverse relationship between price and quantity demanded.
- It slopes downward.
Demand
- The willingness and ability of buyers to purchase goods and services at various prices.
Quantity Demanded
- The amount of a good that buyers are willing and able to purchase at a particular price.
Demand Schedule
- A table showing the quantity demanded of a good or service at different price levels.
Utility
- The satisfaction or value derived from consuming a good or service.
Marginal Utility
- The extra satisfaction gained from consuming one more unit of a good or service, assuming other things are constant.
Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility
- The marginal utility of a good or service decreases as more of it is consumed.
Budget Line
- A straight line representing all possible combinations of two goods that a consumer can buy with a given income at given prices.
Factors Affecting Demand
- Income: Higher income usually leads to increased demand for normal goods (e.g., quality goods) but decreased demand for inferior goods (e.g., not high-end).
- Tastes and Preferences: Consumer desires and preferences influence what they buy.
- Expectations: Anticipations about future prices or product availability affect current demand.
Price Elasticity of Demand (PED)
- Measures how responsive the quantity demanded is to a change in price.
- Elastic: A large percentage change in quantity demanded in response to a small percentage change in price.
- Inelastic: A small percentage change in quantity demanded in response to a large percentage change in price.
- Unitary: An equal percentage change in quantity demanded and price.
- Perfectly Inelastic: No change in quantity demanded in response to a price change.
Law of Supply
- The claim that quantity supplied of a good increases when its price increases, assuming other factors remain unchanged.
Quantity Supplied
- The amount of a good that producers are willing to offer for sale at a particular price.
Supply Schedule
- A table listing the quantity supplied of a good at different price levels.
Supply Curve
- A graphical representation of the relationship between price and quantity supplied, sloping upward.
Factors Affecting Supply
- Price of Related Goods: Substitute goods (can be produced with the same resources) or complementary goods (are used together)
- Technology: Advances in technology allow firms to produce more output at a lower cost.
- Prices of Inputs: Changes in the cost of raw materials or labor affect production costs and supply.
- Producer Expectations: Anticipated future price changes can affect current supply decisions.
- Number of Producers: Higher number of producers, often leads to increased supply.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of demand and utility in this engaging quiz. Explore key principles such as the law of demand, demand curves, and marginal utility. Perfect for students studying economics or anyone interested in understanding market behaviors.
