“When prices are volatile it is in the best interests of both consumers and producers for governments to control and moderate that volatility.” Examine and illustrate why the prices of some goods are more volatile than the prices of others. (10) Given their role in resource allocation‚ is it best for the government to accept whatever volatility of prices may occur in a free market? “Monopolistic competition is the worst of all possible worlds‚ failing to achieve either the pricing efficiency
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Sample size: 12 Question # Answers Number of Respondents 1 . How often do you order sacks of flour? Daily 5 Weekly 7 Monthly 0 2. How many sacks of flour do you order per delivery? 2 sacks 2 3 sacks 2 4 sacks 7 5 to 10 sacks 1 3. How many sacks do you consume per delivery? 2 sacks 2 3 sacks 2 4 sacks 7 5 to 10 sacks 1 4. Are there instances that you ran out of sacks of flour? Yes 10 No 2 5. How often does it happen? Once a week 3 Twice a month 7 Monthly
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Supply and Demand Simulation Supply and Demand Simulation MACRO AND MICROECONOMICS Two principles of macroeconomics are local income and housing market growth in the town of Atlantis. I chose these because if the people of Atlantis’ have low income‚ they will not be able to pay for apartments in the area that have high rent. This would hinder the housing and apartment complex growth in the area because there would be no economic support. Two principles of microeconomics
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INCOME INEQUALITY AND ITS AFFECTS ON HEALTHCARE AND MORTALITY BASIC ECONOMICS MISERICORDIA UNIVERSITY TAMMY L. PARISE FEBRUARY 17‚ 2013 Mastrianna (2010) speaks of income inequality as variations in earnings among individuals and households. He states that some income disparity is desirable for creating an incentive for individuals to invest in education and training and to take risks in employment and investment for greater rewards. Concerns are being voiced as to the income inequality
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Supply and Demand Supply and Demand Microeconomics vs. Macroeconomics The supply and demand simulation shows different aspects of economic structures. Although mostly focused on microeconomics‚ the simulation does show a small role of macroeconomics. The principles of microeconomics would apply to drop in rent prices to increase the supply being demanded. Another microeconomic principle shown in the simulation is the rise in demand when the cost of rent is lowered. Macroeconomics principles
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MICROECONOMICS ASSIGNMENT Demand & Supply of Lauric Oil TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 1.1 What is lauric oil? And what are its applications? Page 3 2. Factors affecting demand 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Population and food demand Crude oil and biodiesel Prices of palm and other vegetable oil Important events of Year 2011 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 3. Factors affecting supply 3.1 3.2 3.3 Climate Incremental supply forecast for 2011 – 2012 New policy highlights Page 8 Page 8 Page 10
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The estimated market demand for good X is Qˆ = 70 – 3.5P – 0.6M + 4PZ where Qˆ is the estimated number of units of good X demanded‚ P is the price of the good‚ M is income‚ and PZ is the price of related good Z. (All parameter estimates are statistically significant at the 1 percent level.) a. Is X a normal or an inferior good? Explain. X is an inferior good. A negative parameter estimate for income (–0.6) means the quantity of X demanded decreases (increases) when income increases (decreases)
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vertical axis and chairs on the horizontal axis. (e) If the economy achieved greater efficiency in the production of tables‚ how would the production –possibilities curve change? (f) If a more efficient method of producing chairs were developed‚ how would the curve change? (g) Suppose more economic resources (labour‚ materials‚ and capital) became available. How would the curve change? Q2. (15 points) The following table describes the production possibilities of two cities.
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At the end of the year‚ you discover that the catch was low and that fish prices had increased to $5.00 per pound‚ but fruit prices stayed at $1.50 and meat prices had actually fallen to $2.00. Can you say what happened to the overall “price level”? How might you construct a measure of the “change in the price level”? What additional information might you need to construct your measure? Inflation is the increase in the general level of prices for goods and services. The overall “price level”
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Supply and Demand XECO/ 212 University of Phoenix Your Name 09/27/2012 There are many factors that should be considered before buying a new car; this decision should be based on in-depth consumer research prior to stepping foot onto a dealership lot. In today’s vehicle market you can expect to see varying interest rates‚ varied vehicle supply and depending on the economy‚ dealership promotions and gimmicks which all play a role in the decision making process for a new vehicle purchase. The
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