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What does a production possibility frontier represent in economic terms?
It represents the maximum possible output combinations of two goods that can be produced with available resources.
If you study for 4 hours for economics, what is the possible exam score you could achieve?
93 for economics and 78 for statistics.
How many bottles of wine can France produce if it dedicates all resources to wine production?
8 bottles of wine.
What is the opportunity cost of producing 1 additional bottle of wine for Germany?
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If Australia produces only cars, what is the trade-off in terms of wheat production?
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What happens to Germany's wine production when its outputs are fully allocated to schnitzel?
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What score can you achieve in statistics if you study for only 1 hour?
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On the production possibility frontier, what does a point inside the frontier indicate?
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What type of goods do the smart phones introduced by Samsung, HTC, and LG represent in relation to the iPhone?
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If the price of the iPhone increases, what is the expected effect on the demand for the Samsung Galaxy?
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Can you explain the difference between an 'increase in demand' and an 'increase in quantity demanded'?
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How would lower prices for digital cameras affect the demand for traditional (non-digital) cameras?
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Why might the introduction of competing smart phones lead to a decrease in the demand for the iPhone?
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What could be a potential outcome if the price of the Samsung Galaxy decreases?
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In terms of market dynamics, what does a rightward shift in the demand curve indicate?
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What economic principles explain why technological advances lead to lower prices for digital cameras?
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What does the Production Possibility Frontier (PPF) for Australia represent in terms of car and wheat production?
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What is the opportunity cost of producing one car in Australia based on the given data?
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What is the opportunity cost of producing one tonne of wheat in Australia?
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How does the technological advancement in the car industry impact the PPF for Australia?
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Which country has the absolute advantage in producing apples according to the data?
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Which country has the absolute advantage in producing oranges?
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Who has the comparative advantage in producing apples and why?
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If Australia and New Zealand were to specialize and trade, which country should produce apples and which should produce oranges?
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Study Notes
Smartphone Market
- Rapid growth in the smartphone market attributed to the success of the Apple iPhone since its launch in 2007.
- Competitors like Samsung, HTC, and LG have released smartphones to rival the iPhone.
- The smartphones from these companies are considered substitutes for the iPhone.
Price Changes and Demand
- An increase in the price of the iPhone typically leads to an increase in the demand for substitutes, such as the Samsung Galaxy.
- An increase in price for one substitute usually results in higher demand for its competitor.
Demand vs. Quantity Demanded
- "Increase in demand" refers to a rightward shift of the demand curve.
- "Increase in quantity demanded" is indicated by a movement along a given demand curve.
- Understanding these terms is vital in evaluating market changes.
Impact of Technological Advances
- Lower prices for digital cameras result in a leftward shift of the demand curve for traditional cameras as consumers prefer cheaper alternatives.
Production Possibility Frontier (PPF)
- A PPF illustrates the trade-offs between different production outputs, such as wheat and barley or cars and wheat.
- It reflects the maximum potential output combinations of two goods.
Trade-offs in Studying
- The data shows how varying hours spent studying for economics and statistics affect exam scores. Key comparisons involve balancing time allocation to maximize scores.
Comparative Production: France vs. Germany
- Both countries produce schnitzel and wine, with varying outputs. This emphasizes comparative advantage in trade.
Production Possibility Frontier: Australia
- Australia’s PPF shows trade-offs in producing cars versus wheat.
- Opportunity cost calculations reveal the cost of one product in terms of another.
- Post-technological advancements, the PPF for cars shifts, indicating increased production capacity.
Absolute vs. Comparative Advantage: Australia vs. New Zealand
- Absolute advantage in production refers to the ability to produce more with the same resources.
- Comparative advantage indicates which country can produce at a lower opportunity cost.
- Specialization based on comparative advantage encourages efficient trade between countries.
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Description
This quiz explores key economic concepts related to the smartphone market, including demand dynamics and the effects of price changes on consumer behavior. It analyzes how substitutes like Samsung and HTC respond to the iPhone's market position and technological advancements. Test your understanding of demand shifts and market reactions.
