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What is the effect of an increase in market share on demand?
What is the effect of an increase in market share on demand?
- Demand decreases significantly.
- Demand remains unchanged.
- Demand increases and becomes more price inelastic. (correct)
- Demand becomes more price elastic.
How can increasing output affect consumer welfare?
How can increasing output affect consumer welfare?
- It generally decreases consumer welfare.
- It increases the risk of producing above short-run average costs.
- It allows firms to enjoy more economies of scale. (correct)
- It can lead to a decrease in allocative efficiency.
What is a potential downside of a firm increasing its profits without competitive pressure?
What is a potential downside of a firm increasing its profits without competitive pressure?
- Lack of incentive to conduct R&D. (correct)
- Increased investment in R&D.
- Higher allocative efficiency.
- Improved consumer equity.
What happens to consumer welfare when there is a fall in price due to increased competition?
What happens to consumer welfare when there is a fall in price due to increased competition?
What happens to a rival firm when its total revenue decreases below average variable cost (P < AVC)?
What happens to a rival firm when its total revenue decreases below average variable cost (P < AVC)?
What is one potential consequence of a firm shutting down operations?
What is one potential consequence of a firm shutting down operations?
What is one consequence of a decrease in market share for a firm?
What is one consequence of a decrease in market share for a firm?
How does competitive pressure influence a firm's output on the average cost curve?
How does competitive pressure influence a firm's output on the average cost curve?
Which of the following statements best describes the potential drawbacks of conducting Research and Development (R&D)?
Which of the following statements best describes the potential drawbacks of conducting Research and Development (R&D)?
In predatory pricing, what strategy does the incumbent firm use to eliminate rivals?
In predatory pricing, what strategy does the incumbent firm use to eliminate rivals?
What is one effect of an increase in the price of factors of production (FOP)?
What is one effect of an increase in the price of factors of production (FOP)?
What is an expected outcome of firms experiencing lower total revenue and profits?
What is an expected outcome of firms experiencing lower total revenue and profits?
What factor could influence the effectiveness of a firm's R&D initiatives in reducing competition?
What factor could influence the effectiveness of a firm's R&D initiatives in reducing competition?
What is the effect of an increase in costs of production on the marginal cost of production (MPC)?
What is the effect of an increase in costs of production on the marginal cost of production (MPC)?
How do subsidies impact consumer behavior regarding goods?
How do subsidies impact consumer behavior regarding goods?
What happens to the equilibrium price and quantity in a free market when a subsidy is implemented?
What happens to the equilibrium price and quantity in a free market when a subsidy is implemented?
At the new equilibrium where MPC equals MPB after a tax is applied, what is the relationship to the socially optimum level of output?
At the new equilibrium where MPC equals MPB after a tax is applied, what is the relationship to the socially optimum level of output?
What is the primary effect observed on the marginal cost curve (MPC) when a tax is imposed?
What is the primary effect observed on the marginal cost curve (MPC) when a tax is imposed?
Which indicator reflects a true increase in material standard of living when assessing GDP?
Which indicator reflects a true increase in material standard of living when assessing GDP?
What does an increase in nominal GDP indicate about purchasing power?
What does an increase in nominal GDP indicate about purchasing power?
Why is it important to consider the Gini coefficient when evaluating standard of living?
Why is it important to consider the Gini coefficient when evaluating standard of living?
How can high GDP growth with a rising population affect individual material standard of living?
How can high GDP growth with a rising population affect individual material standard of living?
What does an increase in real GDP indicate regarding economic performance?
What does an increase in real GDP indicate regarding economic performance?
Which statement accurately describes the limitations of nominal GDP as an indicator of standard of living?
Which statement accurately describes the limitations of nominal GDP as an indicator of standard of living?
What is a critical non-material aspect to consider when evaluating overall standard of living?
What is a critical non-material aspect to consider when evaluating overall standard of living?
What can skew the interpretation of GDP per capita in terms of material standard of living?
What can skew the interpretation of GDP per capita in terms of material standard of living?
What potential positive impact does a fall in foreign prices have on domestic demand?
What potential positive impact does a fall in foreign prices have on domestic demand?
How can a fall in real GDP potentially improve non-material standard of living?
How can a fall in real GDP potentially improve non-material standard of living?
Which indicator can help measure non-material standard of living?
Which indicator can help measure non-material standard of living?
What effect does a significantly higher GDP per capita indicate about material standard of living?
What effect does a significantly higher GDP per capita indicate about material standard of living?
What must be considered to accurately assess material standard of living between two countries?
What must be considered to accurately assess material standard of living between two countries?
How does an increase in GDP generally impact material standard of living?
How does an increase in GDP generally impact material standard of living?
What is considered a healthy inflation rate by many policymakers?
What is considered a healthy inflation rate by many policymakers?
What happens to the balance of payments when people working abroad repatriate their wages?
What happens to the balance of payments when people working abroad repatriate their wages?
Which factor does NOT have an effect on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) according to the discussed content?
Which factor does NOT have an effect on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) according to the discussed content?
How does a recession in a country typically affect its balance of payments?
How does a recession in a country typically affect its balance of payments?
What is one expected outcome of a recession in other countries on Country A?
What is one expected outcome of a recession in other countries on Country A?
What can the Human Development Index (HDI) indicate about a country?
What can the Human Development Index (HDI) indicate about a country?
What impact can an increase in external investment have on a capital and financial account?
What impact can an increase in external investment have on a capital and financial account?
How do remittances sent by workers abroad affect the secondary income balance?
How do remittances sent by workers abroad affect the secondary income balance?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of a recession on a country's economy?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of a recession on a country's economy?
Study Notes
Effects of Taxes and Subsidies
- Taxes increase the cost of production or consumption, discouraging production and consumption.
- Subsidies decrease the cost of production or consumption, encouraging production and consumption.
- Taxes shift the Marginal Private Cost curve upwards to MPCtax.
- Subsidies shift the Marginal Private Cost curve downwards to MPCsubsidy.
- The new equilibrium after a tax is where MPB = MPCtax, which coincides with the socially optimum level of output.
- The new equilibrium after a subsidy is where MPB = MPCsubsidy, which coincides with the socially optimum level of output.
Effects of Predatory Pricing on Firms and Consumers
- Predatory pricing involves a firm setting its price below its competitor's and even its own average cost.
- It can lead to increased market share and expansion of the firm.
- It can also lead to collusion among firms to behave as one.
- Predatory pricing results in higher prices and less allocative efficiency for consumers.
- Predatory pricing also leads to higher production, potentially resulting in economies of scale and increased consumer welfare.
- However, predatory pricing can lead to complacency due to the lack of competitive pressure.
- This complacency can result in firms producing above their short-run average cost, leading to over-staffing and diseconomies of scale and unproductive inefficiency.
- Predatory pricing can also increase profits and incentive for research and development, increasing dynamic efficiency and consumer welfare.
- Yet, higher profits can also lead to a lack of incentive for research and development and dynamic inefficiency, decreasing consumer welfare.
- Divestment and government intervention can increase competition and reduce predatory pricing.
Measuring Standard of Living
- Increased nominal GDP may indicate an increase in material standard of living, but does not account for inflation.
- Increased real GDP may indicate an increase in material standard of living, but does not account for population growth.
- The Gini coefficient measures income inequality and is important for understanding the distribution of material standard of living.
- The Human Development Index (HDI) considers non-material aspects of standard of living such as life expectancy and education.
- The Measure of Economic Welfare (MEW) adjusts national output to include leisure time and environmental damage.
Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)
- GDP per capita is used to compare the material standard of living across countries.
- PPP-adjusted GDP per capita adjusts for differences in the cost of living across countries, providing a more accurate measure of purchasing power.
Macroeconomic Indicators of Economic Performance
- Positive real or PPP-adjusted GDP growth indicates a healthy economy, with increased production and higher material standard of living.
- A low inflation rate, typically around 2-3%, is considered healthy for the economy.
- A trade surplus (exports outweigh imports) is generally seen as positive for a country's economic health.
- More overseas investment leads to inflow of capital and potentially improvements in the trade balance.
- Increased interest rates attract short-term capital, improving the balance of payments.
- Recessions lead to lower purchasing power, decreased demand for imports, and potentially improved trade balances.
Effects of Foreign Events on Balance of Payments
- Recession in other countries reduces demand for a country's exports, potentially negatively impacting trade balances.
- Domestic currency depreciation makes exports more competitive and imports more expensive, potentially leading to a trade surplus and improved balance of payments.
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This quiz explores the effects of taxes and subsidies on production and consumption, as well as the implications of predatory pricing for firms and consumers. Understand how taxes shift the Marginal Private Cost curve and how predatory pricing can impact market dynamics. Test your knowledge on these critical economic concepts.
