4.2 Worksheet – Calculating Elasticity of demand 1. Otten Industries sells notebook computers for $800 a computer. Mrs. Otten‚ owner‚ decides to decrease the price of these computers to $750. As a result‚ the quantity demanded for notebook computers rose from 500 to 550. a. Calculate the percentage change in price ___________________ b. Calculate the percentage change in quantity demanded ____________ c. Calculate the elasticity of demand _______________________ d. Is it elastic‚
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first responders‚ then the neighboring counties helps with the situation by providing extra responders and supplies. When the situation continues to flamed‚ then the state becomes involved and administered as much supplies and aide to the people. Federal government becomes involved when the state cannot handle the situation and needs extra help. Neigboring countries also become involve and supply with aid. A Capitalistic system would be the best solution to handling a crisis of epic proportion. In
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3. Consider the market for minivans. For each of the events listed here‚ identify which of the determinants of demand or supply are affected‚ also indicate whether demand or supply increases or decreases. Then draw the diagram to show the effect on the past and quantity of minivans A. People decide to have more children. Answer: It is expected to have more children‚ and household spending will increase‚ demand will reduce household wagon. From the supply point of view‚ due to population increases
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Supply and Demand Pharmaceutical Industry In today ’s society‚ a large percentage of the population requires prescription drugs to treat injury or illness. In some cases‚ the need for drugs may be short term and in other cases‚ the drugs may be required for the remainder of an individual ’s life. In all cases‚ prescription drugs are not free; the individual or his or her insurance company pays. The type of drug and available substitutions generally drive the costs. In this paper‚ I will summarize
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Being a small car market‚ India was never a favorite destination for top car manufacturers in the world. It’s a different story today. The great Indian auto industry has stunned the world by becoming one of the fastest growing auto industries in the world today. Almost every luxury car maker has set up their base in India today‚ including Aston Martin‚ Ferrari‚ Porsche‚ Jaguar‚ Mercedes Benz‚ BMW‚ AUDI‚ Bentley‚ Rolls Royce‚ and a few more are on their way. For the past two calendar years‚ 2009 and
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opportunity cost. C) are probably not valued by consumers. D) have an unlimited supply. 2. An economy is efficient if it is: A) possible to produce more of all goods and services. B) possible to produce more of one good without producing less of another. C) not possible to produce more of one good without producing less of another good. D) producing a combination of goods. Use the following to answer question 3: 3. (Table: Coffee and Salmon Production Possibilities) Look at the table Coffee
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whether each of the following statements applies to microeconomics or macroeconomics‚ and why: 12 Marks Total a. The unemployment rate in Canada was 7.0 percent in January 2010 Answer: This is the macroeconomic statement because it describes the unemployment rate of the whole country. b. A Canadian software firm discharged 15 workers last month and transferred the work to India. Answer: This is the microeconomic statement because it focuses in an individual Canadian
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CHAPTER 3 3. The Olde Yogurt Factory has reduced the price of its popular Mmmm Sundae from $2.25 to $1.75. As a result‚ the firm’s daily sales of these sundaes have increased from 1‚500/day to 1‚800/day. Compute the arc price elasticity of demand over this price and consumption quantity range. Ey = ((1800 – 1500) / ((1800 + 1500) / 2)) ((1.75 – 2.25) / ((1.75 + 2.25) / 2)) Ey = 300 ($4.00) -$0.50 (300) Ey = -8% 4. The subway fare in your town has just been increased from
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Coffee Supply‚ Demand‚ and Price Elasticity Team B: Walelia Naholowa’a‚ Priscilla Swanson‚ Delniece Williams‚ Nigel Sturge ECO/212 Robert Coates February 26‚ 2012 Coffee Supply‚ Demand‚ and Price of Elasticity Statistics show that over half of the American population consumes coffee on a daily basis. You may drink coffee hot‚ cold‚ mixed‚ or even in a frappuccino. Individuals are able to make coffee at home‚ or buy it on the go. Coffee provides people with caffeine‚ which ultimately
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29114583 Change in Demand and Supply and Coffee Prices Theoretical Basis Law of demand The negative relationship between price and quantity demanded: As price rises‚ quantity demanded decreases; as price falls‚ quantity demanded increases. Demand Curve A graph illustrating how much of a given product a household would be willing to buy at different prices. Law of supply The positive relationship between price and quantity of a good supplied: An increase in market price will lead to an increase
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