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Which of the following factors would cause a shift in the supply curve to the left?
Which of the following factors would cause a shift in the supply curve to the left?
- A decrease in the cost of production
- An increase in consumer income
- An increase in government regulation on the industry (correct)
- An increase in the price of a good
If a company expects prices to rise in the future, they will likely
If a company expects prices to rise in the future, they will likely
- Sell their existing inventory at a lower price
- Increase production in the present (correct)
- Decrease production in the present
- Maintain current production levels
A decrease in the cost of production is likely to cause what to happen to the supply curve?
A decrease in the cost of production is likely to cause what to happen to the supply curve?
- Movement along the curve
- No change
- Shift to the right (correct)
- Shift to the left
What is the relationship between equilibrium and supply and demand?
What is the relationship between equilibrium and supply and demand?
What is the impact of a price increase on the market?
What is the impact of a price increase on the market?
What is the best way to describe the relationship between opportunity cost and scarcity?
What is the best way to describe the relationship between opportunity cost and scarcity?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that would cause a shift in the supply curve?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that would cause a shift in the supply curve?
What is the core concept behind the market's ability to allocate resources efficiently?
What is the core concept behind the market's ability to allocate resources efficiently?
What is the term for the situation where, as the quantity demanded increases, the price consumers are willing to pay per unit of the good diminishes?
What is the term for the situation where, as the quantity demanded increases, the price consumers are willing to pay per unit of the good diminishes?
When the price of a good falls, causing people to experience an increase in their 'real income' and purchase more of it, this is an example of the ______________ effect.
When the price of a good falls, causing people to experience an increase in their 'real income' and purchase more of it, this is an example of the ______________ effect.
What happens to the demand curve when a factor other than price changes?
What happens to the demand curve when a factor other than price changes?
What is the relationship between price and quantity supplied, assuming ceteris paribus?
What is the relationship between price and quantity supplied, assuming ceteris paribus?
What is the effect of an increase in the price of a substitute good on the demand for the original good?
What is the effect of an increase in the price of a substitute good on the demand for the original good?
What is the economic term that describes the amount of a good that producers are willing to sell at a given price during a specific time period?
What is the economic term that describes the amount of a good that producers are willing to sell at a given price during a specific time period?
If two goods are complements, what is the expected effect on the demand for one good if the price of the other good decreases?
If two goods are complements, what is the expected effect on the demand for one good if the price of the other good decreases?
What are two key factors that influence consumer decision-making when determining the amount of a good they are willing to buy?
What are two key factors that influence consumer decision-making when determining the amount of a good they are willing to buy?
What is the primary signal that a surplus has occurred in the market?
What is the primary signal that a surplus has occurred in the market?
What is the impact of a surplus on producers?
What is the impact of a surplus on producers?
What is the economic concept that describes the benefit consumers gain from paying a price lower than what they are willing to pay?
What is the economic concept that describes the benefit consumers gain from paying a price lower than what they are willing to pay?
What is the economic concept that describes the benefit producers gain from selling a good at a price higher than their production cost?
What is the economic concept that describes the benefit producers gain from selling a good at a price higher than their production cost?
How does a decrease in price impact consumer behavior?
How does a decrease in price impact consumer behavior?
What is the economic concept that describes the optimal allocation of resources to maximize utility and social surplus?
What is the economic concept that describes the optimal allocation of resources to maximize utility and social surplus?
What is the most likely outcome of a decrease in price on the production of goods?
What is the most likely outcome of a decrease in price on the production of goods?
How does the market price act as a signal in the allocation of resources?
How does the market price act as a signal in the allocation of resources?
A government decides to implement a policy that encourages increased spending on infrastructure projects. What is the most likely impact of this policy on aggregate demand?
A government decides to implement a policy that encourages increased spending on infrastructure projects. What is the most likely impact of this policy on aggregate demand?
If a central bank decides to raise interest rates, how will this likely affect aggregate demand?
If a central bank decides to raise interest rates, how will this likely affect aggregate demand?
What is the most likely effect of a decrease in consumer confidence on aggregate demand?
What is the most likely effect of a decrease in consumer confidence on aggregate demand?
If a country experiences a significant increase in the price of imported goods, what is the most likely impact on aggregate supply?
If a country experiences a significant increase in the price of imported goods, what is the most likely impact on aggregate supply?
What is the most likely outcome of a significant decrease in the labor force participation rate on aggregate supply?
What is the most likely outcome of a significant decrease in the labor force participation rate on aggregate supply?
How would a government's decision to increase taxes on businesses most likely impact aggregate demand?
How would a government's decision to increase taxes on businesses most likely impact aggregate demand?
A surge in technological innovation leads to a significant improvement in productivity within a country. What is the most likely impact on aggregate supply?
A surge in technological innovation leads to a significant improvement in productivity within a country. What is the most likely impact on aggregate supply?
A country experiences a period of high inflation. What is the most likely impact on aggregate demand?
A country experiences a period of high inflation. What is the most likely impact on aggregate demand?
If the government implements a policy to increase taxes on businesses, what is the most likely immediate consequence on the aggregate supply curve?
If the government implements a policy to increase taxes on businesses, what is the most likely immediate consequence on the aggregate supply curve?
Assume the central bank implements a contractionary monetary policy by raising interest rates. What is the most likely impact on aggregate demand?
Assume the central bank implements a contractionary monetary policy by raising interest rates. What is the most likely impact on aggregate demand?
Suppose the government implements a fiscal policy that involves a significant increase in government spending on infrastructure projects. What is the most likely impact on the aggregate demand curve?
Suppose the government implements a fiscal policy that involves a significant increase in government spending on infrastructure projects. What is the most likely impact on the aggregate demand curve?
If a sudden technological innovation leads to a dramatic increase in productivity for a major industry, what is the most likely impact on the aggregate supply curve?
If a sudden technological innovation leads to a dramatic increase in productivity for a major industry, what is the most likely impact on the aggregate supply curve?
A significant increase in consumer confidence leads to a surge in consumer spending. What is the most likely impact on the position of the aggregate demand curve?
A significant increase in consumer confidence leads to a surge in consumer spending. What is the most likely impact on the position of the aggregate demand curve?
Suppose the government reduces taxes on businesses in an effort to stimulate economic growth. How is this likely to impact the aggregate supply curve?
Suppose the government reduces taxes on businesses in an effort to stimulate economic growth. How is this likely to impact the aggregate supply curve?
Which of the following events would most likely cause a decrease in the short-run aggregate supply curve?
Which of the following events would most likely cause a decrease in the short-run aggregate supply curve?
Assume that the government implements a program of subsidies to encourage the production of renewable energy resources. What is the most likely short-term impact on the aggregate supply curve?
Assume that the government implements a program of subsidies to encourage the production of renewable energy resources. What is the most likely short-term impact on the aggregate supply curve?
What is the primary mechanism through which a decrease in price signals a surplus to market participants?
What is the primary mechanism through which a decrease in price signals a surplus to market participants?
How does consumer surplus relate to the concept of allocative efficiency?
How does consumer surplus relate to the concept of allocative efficiency?
How does the concept of producer surplus relate to the allocation of resources in a market?
How does the concept of producer surplus relate to the allocation of resources in a market?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between allocative efficiency and the market price?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between allocative efficiency and the market price?
How does the concept of 'rationing of income' relate to the impact of a price increase on consumer behavior?
How does the concept of 'rationing of income' relate to the impact of a price increase on consumer behavior?
When a surplus occurs in the market, which of the following actions are most likely to be taken by firms?
When a surplus occurs in the market, which of the following actions are most likely to be taken by firms?
What is the primary mechanism by which a decrease in price incentivizes consumers to spend more?
What is the primary mechanism by which a decrease in price incentivizes consumers to spend more?
Which of the following correctly describes the impact of a decrease in price on the allocation of resources?
Which of the following correctly describes the impact of a decrease in price on the allocation of resources?
Flashcards
Price Increase
Price Increase
Producers create more goods when profits rise, incentivizing production.
Consumer Rationing
Consumer Rationing
Consumers limit spending as prices rise, managing their income.
Downward Price Pressure
Downward Price Pressure
Decreased demand leads to lower prices as firms cut costs.
Surplus Signal
Surplus Signal
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Consumer Surplus
Consumer Surplus
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Producer Surplus
Producer Surplus
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Allocative Efficiency
Allocative Efficiency
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Resource Rationing by Firms
Resource Rationing by Firms
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Supply Curve Movement
Supply Curve Movement
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Non-Price Factors
Non-Price Factors
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Cost of Production
Cost of Production
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Productivity
Productivity
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Market Equilibrium
Market Equilibrium
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Opportunity Cost
Opportunity Cost
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Price Signals
Price Signals
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Self-Righting System
Self-Righting System
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Demand
Demand
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Ceteris Paribus
Ceteris Paribus
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Income Effect
Income Effect
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Substitution Effect
Substitution Effect
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Diminishing Marginal Returns
Diminishing Marginal Returns
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Change in Demand vs Change in Quantity Demanded
Change in Demand vs Change in Quantity Demanded
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Normal Good
Normal Good
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Complements
Complements
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Supply Curve Shift
Supply Curve Shift
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Expectations
Expectations
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Taxes and Subsidies
Taxes and Subsidies
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Shortage Signal
Shortage Signal
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Price Drop Effect
Price Drop Effect
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Resource Distribution Shift
Resource Distribution Shift
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Incentive to Spend
Incentive to Spend
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Consumer Satisfaction
Consumer Satisfaction
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Producer Advantage
Producer Advantage
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Utility Maximization
Utility Maximization
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Excess Cost Rationing
Excess Cost Rationing
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Market Response to Surplus
Market Response to Surplus
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Market Demand
Market Demand
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Real Income
Real Income
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Shift in Demand Curve
Shift in Demand Curve
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Substitutes
Substitutes
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Diminishing Marginal Utility
Diminishing Marginal Utility
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Change in Quantity Demanded
Change in Quantity Demanded
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Gross Demand vs Net Demand
Gross Demand vs Net Demand
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Study Notes
Demand
- Market: A platform where buyers and sellers interact for economic transactions.
- Demand: The quantity of a good a consumer or group is willing and able to purchase.
- Prices increasing leads to decreased demand (and vice versa), assuming other factors remain the same.
- Negative relationship due to:
- Income effect: Price decrease increases consumer's real income, leading to higher demand.
- Substitution effect: Price of a good decreases, making it more attractive relative to other goods.
- Diminishing marginal returns: As quantity demanded increases, the willingness to pay per unit decreases.
- Total Market Demand: Sum of the individual demands for all goods in a market.
- Change in Demand vs. Change in Quantity Demanded:
- Change in price causes movement along the demand curve.
- Change in other factors causes a shift of the demand curve.
- Factors affecting the shift:
- Income (normal goods increase in demand with income increase)
- Substitute goods (price change in one good affects demand for the other)
- Complementary goods (goods consumed together, demand is linked)
- Taste and preferences, population size and changes in income distribution.
Supply
- Supply: The quantity of a good or service producers are willing and able to sell at a given price.
- Price increase leads to increased supply
- Factors affecting the shift:
- Production costs: increasing costs shift supply curve left.
- Productivity: improvements shift supply curve right.
- Expectations of future prices
- Taxes and subsidies: taxes increase costs, shifting left; subsidies decrease costs, shifting right
- Prices of related goods: the producers have a choice to produce a certain good in greater quantity.
- Market Supply: Sum of individual supplies for a good.
Equilibrium
- Equilibrium: Where supply and demand intersect. The market will remain in equilibrium until external factors change it.
- Equilibrium point is where the quantity consumers want to purchase and producers want to sell are the same.
Opportunity cost
- Opportunity cost: The next best alternative foregone.
Market Efficiency
- Consumer Surplus: Difference between what consumers are willing to pay and the price they actually pay.
- Producer Surplus: Difference between the price a producer receives for a good and the cost they have to produce it.
Price Elasticity of Demand (PED)
- PED: Responsiveness to a change in price.
- Positive value indicates that the two goods are substitutes.
- A negative value indicates the two goods are complements.
- Determinants:
- Availability of substitutes
- Proportion of income
- Luxury/necessity
- Time to respond
Price Elasticity of Supply (PES)
- Measure of responsiveness to a change in price of a good or service
- PES is always positive, because price and quantity supplied are positively related
- Determinants:
- Cost of production
- Time period considered
- Ability to store stock
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