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What do incentives affect in the market?
What do incentives affect in the market?
consumers or producers
Which statement best describes incentives?
Which statement best describes incentives?
- Incentives can be positive (correct)
- Incentives do not affect behavior
- Incentives can be negative (correct)
- Incentives are always monetary
Why might a consumer respond to a negative incentive?
Why might a consumer respond to a negative incentive?
to avoid additional charges
What is the lowest amount a manufacturer can pay factory workers called?
What is the lowest amount a manufacturer can pay factory workers called?
Goods that are considered to be needs tend to be?
Goods that are considered to be needs tend to be?
If a good is inelastic, what does that mean?
If a good is inelastic, what does that mean?
What will most likely result from a price floor on bread set above the market price?
What will most likely result from a price floor on bread set above the market price?
What does the bottom horizontal line represent in the graph of price compared to quantity demanded and supplied?
What does the bottom horizontal line represent in the graph of price compared to quantity demanded and supplied?
Which is an example of a negative incentive for producers?
Which is an example of a negative incentive for producers?
Who can set price controls on goods?
Who can set price controls on goods?
What does the decrease in consumer demand for Tasty Treat Tea suggest?
What does the decrease in consumer demand for Tasty Treat Tea suggest?
A pair of stylish sneakers could be considered a ______ because it is not a necessity.
A pair of stylish sneakers could be considered a ______ because it is not a necessity.
What is the difference between a price floor and a price ceiling?
What is the difference between a price floor and a price ceiling?
What does the graph show about how the amount produced changes with price?
What does the graph show about how the amount produced changes with price?
Study Notes
Incentives
- Incentives influence the behavior of consumers and producers within the market.
- They can be categorized as positive, which encourage certain behaviors, or negative, which discourage them.
Consumer Responses
- Consumers may react to negative incentives to avoid extra charges or penalties.
Price Floors
- A price floor is the minimum price that can be charged for a good, exemplified by a set price for factory workers.
- Government-imposed price floors, like on bread, can lead to decreased demand and potential excess supply, as consumers may not be willing to pay the higher price.
Elasticity of Goods
- Goods deemed necessities tend to have inelastic demand, meaning their quantity demanded does not change significantly with price changes.
- Conversely, luxury items or non-essential goods, like Tasty Treat Tea, have elastic demand, indicating that price increases can significantly decrease consumer demand.
Price Controls
- Price controls, established by governments, include regulations like price floors and ceilings.
- A price ceiling sets a maximum allowable price for a good, while a price floor sets a minimum price.
Market Dynamics
- The relationship between price and quantity demanded or supplied is visually represented in economic graphs, indicating market behavior under different price controls.
- A price ceiling effectively creates a situation where the price is unable to rise above a set point, leading to potential shortages.
Implications of Price Changes
- When the cost of essential goods rises, as seen with Tasty Treat Tea due to imported ingredients, consumer demand typically decreases, illustrating the concept of elasticity.
- Non-essential items, like trendy sneakers, are classified as "wants" and show more sensitivity to price shifts.
Summary of Price Controls
- Price floors ensure producers do not sell below certain prices while price ceilings prevent prices from exceeding certain limits, impacting the overall market supply and demand dynamics.
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Explore key concepts related to elasticity and incentives through these flashcards. Learn how incentives influence consumer and producer behavior, and discover the nuances of positive and negative incentives in the market. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of economic principles.
