Market Equilibrium, Price, and Elasticity
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How does a reduction in the price of Samsung Galaxy phones typically affect the market for iPhones, assuming they are substitute goods?

  • The demand curve for iPhones shifts to the left, decreasing both equilibrium price and quantity. (correct)
  • The supply curve for iPhones shifts to the left, increasing the equilibrium price and decreasing the equilibrium quantity.
  • The supply curve for iPhones shifts to the right, decreasing the equilibrium price and increasing the equilibrium quantity.
  • The demand curve for iPhones shifts to the right, increasing both equilibrium price and quantity.

What is the likely effect on the equilibrium price and quantity of butter if both the price of margarine rises and a tax is imposed on butter production?

  • Equilibrium price increases, equilibrium quantity decreases.
  • Equilibrium price increases, equilibrium quantity is indeterminate. (correct)
  • Equilibrium price decreases, equilibrium quantity increases.
  • Equilibrium price is indeterminate, equilibrium quantity increases.

Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating the price elasticity of demand (Ped) using the midpoint method?

  • Ped = (Change in quantity demanded) / (Change in price)
  • Ped = (Change in price) / (Original price)
  • Ped = (Percentage change in price) / (Percentage change in quantity demanded)
  • Ped = ((Q2 - Q1) / ((Q2 + Q1)/2)) / ((P2 - P1) / ((P2 + P1)/2)) (correct)

Given a price decrease from £15 to £12 and a corresponding increase in quantity demanded from 10 to 32 units, what is the price elasticity of demand (Ped) using the midpoint method, and what does it imply for a business's pricing strategy?

<p>Ped = 2.18, indicating elastic demand, so the business should decrease prices to increase revenue. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following concepts best explains why the demand curve typically slopes downwards?

<p>The combined effects of substitution and income effects. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a competitive market, what condition leads to a surplus and what condition leads to a shortage?

<p>A market experiences a shortage when the price is below the equilibrium and a surplus when the price is above the equilibrium. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a 15% increase in income leads to an increase in quantity demanded from 18 units per week to 24 units per week, what is the income elasticity of demand?

<p>2.22 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for a good to have inelastic demand?

<p>The quantity demanded does not change significantly when the price changes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Equilibrium

The price and quantity where supply and demand intersect, creating market balance.

Demand Shifters

Factors like consumer preferences, income, and prices of related goods that influence the quantity of a product or service consumers are willing and able to purchase.

Supply Shifters

Factors like input costs, technology, and expectations that can alter the quantity of a product or service suppliers offer.

Price Elasticity of Demand (Ped)

The responsiveness of the quantity demanded of a good to a change in its price.

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Shortage

When a price is below the equilibrium price, quantity demanded exceeds quantity supplied.

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Surplus

When a price is above the equilibrium price, quantity supplied exceeds quantity demanded.

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Income Effect

The effect on consumer spending due to changes in purchasing power, influencing demand.

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Substitution Effect

The effect on consumer spending due to relative price changes incentivizing consumers switch to either cheaper or higher priced substitutes, influencing demand.

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Study Notes

  • Workshop 3 focuses on equilibrium, price, and elasticity
  • It explores factors causing shifts in demand and supply
  • It investigates the effects when demand and supply shift

iPhone Market Effects

  • Examine effects on the iPhone market using supply and demand diagrams

Samsung Galaxy Price Reduction

  • A reduction in the price of the Samsung Galaxy

New iPhone Advertising Campaign

  • Launching a new advertising campaign with popular celebrities

Improved iPhone Production Technology

  • Improvements in the technology used to produce iPhones

Increase in Personal Tax Allowance

  • The Chancellor of Exchequer announces an increase in personal tax allowance

Apple's Decision to Increase iPhone Price

  • Management decides to increase the price of iPhones

Butter Market Equilibrium

  • Determine what happens to equilibrium price and the quantity of butter

Rise in Price of Margarine

  • Rise in the price of margarine

Rise in the Price of Bread

  • Rise in the price of bread

Rise in the Demand for Bread

  • Rise in the demand for bread

Expected Increase in Future Butter Price

  • Expectations about increase in the price of butter in the near future

Tax on Butter Production

  • Introduce a tax on butter production

New Cholesterol Removal Process

  • New expensive process for removing all cholesterol
  • Law requires all butter producers to use this process

Price Elasticity of Demand (Ped)

  • Provide definition and formula for price elasticity of demand (Ped)

Calculating Ped

  • Product price declines from £15 to £12
  • Quantity demanded rises from 10 units to 32 units
  • Calculate Ped using mid-point method
  • Provide interpretations and implications for pricing strategies

Demand Curve

  • Explain which factor(s) causes the demand curve slopes downwards

Market Equilibrium

  • Determine whether the market will experience a shortage or a surplus, based on whether prices are below or above equilibrium

Demand Elasticity

  • A 15% increase in income leads to an increase in quantity demanded from 18 units per week to 24 units per week
  • Determine the income elasticity of demand

Inelastic Demand

  • Define what inelastic demand for a good means

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Explore market equilibrium, price elasticity, and factors shifting supply and demand. Examine the iPhone and butter markets, analyzing the impact of price changes, advertising, technology, and tax policies on equilibrium.

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