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What occurs when the market price is above equilibrium?
What is the first step in analyzing changes in market equilibrium?
If the market price is below equilibrium, what is the result?
What role do prices play in a market economy?
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Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the supply-demand diagram?
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What happens to price when both demand shifts left and supply shifts right?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects demand?
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In a competitive market, what is the role of equilibrium prices?
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What does the upward-sloping supply curve indicate?
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What does a negative price signify in a market?
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Which of the following is true about price-takers in a competitive market?
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What effect does a shift in demand have on the demand curve?
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When both demand decreases and supply increases, what is the effect on quantity supplied?
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Study Notes
Market Dynamics
- Both demand (D) and supply (S) curves can shift simultaneously, affecting market equilibrium.
- A leftward shift of the demand curve (D) results in a decrease in price (P), while a rightward shift of the supply curve (S) increases supply.
- The overall impact on quantity (Q) is ambiguous; a fall in demand decreases Q, while an increase in supply raises Q.
Price Allocation of Resources
- In market economies, prices adjust to balance supply and demand, signaling to guide resource allocation.
- Equilibrium prices play a crucial role in determining how scarce resources are allocated.
- Negative prices occur when sellers pay buyers to remove excess stock, exemplified by oil prices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Competitive Markets
- Competitive markets consist of numerous buyers and sellers, each acting as price-takers, unable to influence market prices.
- The downward-sloping demand curve reflects the law of demand: quantity demanded decreases as prices increase.
Factors Affecting Demand and Supply
- Demand is influenced by:
- Buyers’ incomes
- Prices of related goods
- Consumer tastes
- Size and structure of the population
- Changes in any of these factors lead to a shift in the demand curve.
- Supply is influenced by:
- Input prices
- Technology
- Seller expectations
- Number of sellers
- Natural or social factors
- Variations in these factors cause shifts in the supply curve.
Market Equilibrium
- The intersection of demand and supply curves determines market equilibrium.
- At equilibrium price, quantity supplied equals quantity demanded.
- Surplus occurs when market price exceeds equilibrium, leading to price declines.
- Shortage occurs when market price is below equilibrium, driving prices upwards.
Analyzing Market Changes
- To analyze the effect of events on a market using the supply-demand diagram, follow these steps:
- Identify if the event shifts one or both curves.
- Determine the direction (left or right) of the shifts.
- Compare the new equilibrium with the original one.
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Description
Explore the shifts in demand and supply curves as outlined in the Principle of Economics. This quiz examines the implications of changes in market conditions on price and quantity, highlighting the complex interplay between demand and supply. Test your understanding of these economic principles with specific scenarios related to market equilibrium.
