Introduction to Microeconomics Quiz
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What would happen to the equilibrium price and quantity of a good if the demand for that good increased, while the supply remained constant?

  • Price and quantity would both decrease.
  • Price would decrease and quantity would increase.
  • Price would increase and quantity would decrease.
  • Price and quantity would both increase. (correct)

    • What is the relationship between the law of demand and the price elasticity of demand?

  • The law of demand states that demand is always elastic, while the price elasticity of demand measures the degree to which demand changes with price.
  • The law of demand states that demand is always inelastic, while the price elasticity of demand measures the degree to which demand changes with price.
  • The law of demand simply states that price and quantity demanded move in opposite directions, while the price elasticity of demand measures how strongly they are related. (correct)
  • The law of demand and the price elasticity of demand are unrelated concepts.

    • Which of the following scenarios would likely lead to a decrease in the supply of a good?

  • A decrease in the price of a key input used in the production process.
  • An increase in the number of sellers in the market.
  • An improvement in technology that makes production more efficient.
  • An increase in government regulations on the production of the good. (correct)

    • What is the relationship between consumer choice and the concept of utility?

    <p>Consumer choice is based on maximizing utility, while utility is the satisfaction derived from consuming goods. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of production, what is the difference between the short-run and long-run?

    <p>The short-run has limited inputs, while in the long-run all inputs are variable. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which market structure is characterized by firms having the ability to set prices above marginal cost?

    <p>Monopolistic competition (C), Monopoly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the concept of scarcity relate to the study of microeconomics?

    <p>Microeconomics studies how economic agents make decisions in the face of scarcity, which is a fundamental constraint. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a budget constraint in consumer theory?

    <p>To show the various combinations of goods a consumer can afford given their income and prices. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a shortage and a surplus in a market?

    <p>A shortage occurs when the quantity demanded exceeds the quantity supplied at a given price, while a surplus occurs when the quantity supplied exceeds the quantity demanded at a given price. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these factors is NOT considered an explicit cost in a firm's production?

    <p>The forgone salary of the firm's owner (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor that can affect the demand for a good?

    <p>The cost of producing the good. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using elasticity measures in microeconomics?

    <p>To predict how the quantity demanded or supplied of a good will change in response to changes in other factors, such as price or income. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic of a negative externality?

    <p>It imposes costs on third parties who are not directly involved in the economic activity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a perfectly competitive market?

    <p>Firms have pricing power. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which market structure is characterized by a few firms dominating the market, often with high barriers to entry?

    <p>Oligopoly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A firm's decision to produce one more unit of output is directly influenced by?

    <p>The price of the output produced. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Microeconomics

    The study of individual economic agents like households and firms.

    Demand

    The relationship between price and quantity consumers are willing to purchase.

    Law of Demand

    As price decreases, quantity demanded increases, and vice-versa.

    Supply

    The relationship between price and quantity that producers are willing to sell.

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    Market Equilibrium

    The point where quantity demanded equals quantity supplied.

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    Elasticity

    Measures the responsiveness of one variable to changes in another.

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    Price Elasticity of Demand

    The responsiveness of quantity demanded to changes in price.

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    Consumer Choice

    Consumers try to maximize utility within budget constraints.

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    Indifference Curves

    Graphs showing combinations of goods providing equal utility to a consumer.

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    Budget Constraint

    Limits on combinations of goods a consumer can afford based on prices and income.

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    Short-run vs Long-run Production

    Short-run has fixed inputs; long-run has none.

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    Explicit vs Implicit Costs

    Explicit costs are direct payments, while implicit costs are opportunity costs.

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    Perfect Competition

    Market with many firms selling identical products, free entry and exit.

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    Negative Externalities

    Unintended harmful effects on third parties, like pollution.

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    Factor Markets

    Markets determining input prices for production, like labor and capital.

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    Monopolistic Competition

    Market with many firms selling differentiated products and some pricing power.

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    Study Notes

    Introduction to Microeconomics

    • Microeconomics studies the behavior of individual economic agents like households and firms.
    • It analyzes decision-making in the face of scarcity.
    • It examines how choices affect prices and quantities in specific markets.

    Demand

    • Demand shows the relationship between a good's price and the quantity consumers buy at various prices.
    • The law of demand: Price decreases, quantity demanded increases (and vice-versa).
    • Demand factors include tastes, income, related goods (substitutes/complements), expectations, and the number of buyers.
    • Demand curves graph the price-quantity demanded relationship.

    Supply

    • Supply shows the relationship between a good's price and the quantity producers are willing to sell.
    • The law of supply: Price increases, quantity supplied increases (and vice-versa).
    • Supply factors include input costs, technology, future price expectations, the number of sellers, and government regulations.
    • Supply curves graph the price-quantity supplied relationship.

    Market Equilibrium

    • Market equilibrium occurs where quantity demanded equals quantity supplied.
    • Equilibrium price avoids shortages or surpluses.
    • Shifts in demand or supply cause new equilibrium prices and quantities.
    • Shortages happen when demand exceeds supply at a given price.
    • Surpluses occur when supply exceeds demand at a given price.

    Elasticity

    • Elasticity measures responsiveness of one variable to changes in another.
    • Price elasticity of demand measures how quantity demanded reacts to price changes.
    • Price elasticity of supply measures how quantity supplied responds to price changes.
    • Income elasticity and cross-price elasticity are other types of elasticities.

    Consumer Choice

    • Consumers aim to maximize their utility, subject to budgets and prices.
    • Indifference curves show combinations of goods providing equal utility.
    • Budget constraints show affordable combinations of goods.
    • Consumers choose the highest indifference curve within their budget.

    Production and Costs

    • Production transforms inputs (labor, capital, raw materials) into outputs.
    • Short-run and long-run production differ; short-run has fixed inputs, long-run has none.
    • Production costs include explicit (wages, rent) and implicit (forgone opportunities) costs.
    • Cost curves show the output-cost relationship.

    Market Structures

    • Market structures (perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly, monopolistic competition) affect firm behavior and prices.
    • Perfect competition: Many firms, identical products, free entry/exit, price-takers.
    • Monopoly: Single firm, significant barriers to entry.
    • Oligopoly: Few firms, significant barriers to entry.
    • Monopolistic competition: Many firms, differentiated products, some barriers to entry, firms have some pricing power.

    Externalities

    • Externalities are unintended consequences of economic activity affecting third parties.
    • Negative externalities (pollution) impose costs on others.
    • Positive externalities (education) generate benefits for others.
    • Governments might intervene (taxes/subsidies) to achieve social efficiency.

    Factor Markets

    • Factor markets determine input prices (e.g., labor, capital).
    • Wages are determined by the interaction of labor supply and demand.
    • Interest rates are determined by the interaction of capital supply and demand.

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    This quiz covers the fundamentals of microeconomics, focusing on the behavior of individual economic agents like households and firms. It explores key concepts such as demand, supply, and how these elements interact in the market to determine prices and quantities. Test your understanding of the principles that govern economic decision-making under scarcity.

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