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Which time frame is characterized by fixed supply?
In the long run, supply is inelastic.
False
What type of supply is associated with the short run?
inelastic supply
The ______ period is defined by elastic supply.
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Match the following supply time frames with their characteristics:
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Which of the following is NOT a criterion for evaluating the effectiveness of a rule of thumb?
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The Good Rule of Thumb Instrument suggests that rules of thumb should be negatively framed to be effective.
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What does the criterion 'Empowering' imply in the context of a rule of thumb?
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The term used to describe the negative impact of irrelevant information on consumer decisions is called ________.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Study Notes
Time Frames for Supply
- Momentary period: Fixed supply, no time for change
- Short run: Supply somewhat adaptable, but some factors fixed
- Long run: Highly adaptable, all factors can change
Good Rule of Thumb Instrument
- Evaluates effectiveness of rules of thumb based on six criteria:
- Factual & Objective
- Universal
- Actionable
- Intuitive
- Simple and Memorable
- Empowering
- Assesses whether a rule of thumb is:
- Consumer-oriented: Meets a need, product-focused
- Broadly applicable: Applies to many people
- Action-oriented: Guides towards a decision
- Understandable: Easy to comprehend
- Positive and Motivational: Motivates with positive language
Price Elasticity of Demand (PED)
- Measures responsiveness of quantity demanded to price changes
- Calculation: (Percentage change in quantity demanded) / (Percentage change in price)
- Example:
- Original Price: $1, New Price: $1.20
- Original Demand: 12,000 units, New Demand: 10,800 units
- PED = 0.5 (inelastic demand)
Types of Demand Elasticity
- Relatively Inelastic: Demand changes little with price changes
- Relatively Elastic: Demand changes significantly with price changes
Determinants of PED
- Number and closeness of substitutes
- Degree of necessity
- Proportion of income spent on the good
- Time
Price Elasticity of Supply (PES)
- Measures responsiveness of quantity supplied to price changes
- Formula: (Percentage change in quantity supplied) / (Percentage change in price)
- Types:
- Elastic: Significant change in quantity supplied
- Unit-elastic: Proportional change in quantity supplied
- Inelastic: Minimal change in quantity supplied
Determinants of PES
- Time
- Mobility of factors of production
- Unused capacity
- Ability to store
- Rate at which costs increase
- Substitution possibilities
Price Inelastic Goods
- Less responsive to price changes
- Highly branded, innovative, in short supply, few substitutes, habit forming, necessities
Niche Markets
- Target specific markets with higher quality products and willing buyers
- Products are price inelastic, allowing firms to charge higher prices with less demand sensitivity
Price Elastic Goods
- Highly responsive to price changes, many substitutes, widely available
Mass Markets
- Target the entire market
- Consumers prioritize price, leading to increased competition and lower prices
Income Elasticity of Demand (YED)
- Measures responsiveness of demand to changes in income
- Calculation: (Percentage change in quantity demanded) / (Percentage change in income)
- Types:
- Normal good: YED > 0, demand increases with income
- Inferior good: YED < 0, demand decreases with income
- Unchanged: YED = 0, demand unaffected by income
Assumptions of Rational Consumer Choice
- Consumer rationality: Consumers rank goods consistently, prefer more to less
- Perfect information: Consumers have full knowledge of all alternatives
- Utility maximization: Consumers choose goods that maximize their satisfaction
Behavioral Economics
- Addresses limitations of rational consumer choice assumptions
- Biases: Systematic errors in thinking, leading to deviations from rational standards
- Rules of thumb: Simplifying complex decisions, may not always be accurate
- Budgeting: Approaches like the 50/30/20 rule
- Savings: Saving strategies, including short-term and long-term goals
Should I Renew?
- Bounded Rationality: Consumers seek satisfactory, not optimal outcomes
- Bounded Self-Control: Limited self-control can lead to overspending, undersaving, overeating, etc.
- Bounded Selfishness: Self-interest is not absolute, people may contribute to the public good
- Imperfect Information: Consumers lack full access to information and make choices based on incomplete data
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Description
Explore key concepts in economics, including the time frames for supply and the price elasticity of demand (PED). This quiz assesses your understanding of how supply adjusts over time and the effectiveness of rules of thumb in decision making. Test your knowledge with real-world examples and critical criteria for evaluating common economic guidelines.
