CHAPTER 9 OLIGOPOLY AND FIRM ARCHITECTURE 1. The demand function for a product sold by an oligopolist is given below: QD = 370 – P The firm’s marginal cost function is given below: MC = 10 + 4Q Calculate the equilibrium price and quantity. Solution: P = 370 – Q so TR = 370Q – Q2 and MR = 370 – 2Q MR = 370 – 2Q = 10 + 4Q = MC so Q = 60 and P = 310 2. The demand function for a product sold by an oligopolist is given below: QD = 135 – 0.5P The firm’s marginal cost function is given
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initially in equilibrium. Given this‚ answer the following questions: 1. Show on a diagram the initial market equilibrium for ice cream 2. Show the effect of a hot summer on ice cream demand 3. Show the effect of the use of a cheaper ice cream manufacturing method on the ice cream supply. 4. What are the resulting changes in equilibrium price and the quantity traded? You will be assessed against the following criteria: The accuracy of your answers The appropriate use of graphs
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harvested at market prices of i. $9? The farmer should harvest 3 baskets in order to gain the maximum profit. ii. $13? The farmer should harvest 4 baskets in this case to maximize profits. iii. $17? The farmer should maximize profits by harvesting 5 baskets at $17. b) How much total revenue is collected at each price? Total revenue = price x quantity
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Supply and Demand Simulation Timothy J. Vrabel Axia College University of Phoenix In the video‚ several principles and concepts of microeconomics and macroeconomics were simulated. In the simulated neighborhood of Atlantis‚ there are many amenities that customers demand. The simulation uses two bedroom apartments to teach the fundamentals of supply and demand. Several scenarios were used throughout the simulation to represent challenges with which management needed to contend. The scenarios
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relationship between price‚ income‚ taste and consumer demand. It begins by reviewing related theories and then will be followed by a series of empirical evidences to support the theory explained before. Finally‚ the essay will briefly summarize what have been discussed. Price and consumer demand “Price” in the question can be viewed by 2 ways. First‚ it means the price of good itself. According to Perloff (2009‚ p12)‚ the price of good itself has negative relationship with consumer demand. It can be clearly
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This file of ECO 316 Week 2 Discussion Question 1 New Product‚ Will I Be Rich? comprises: My company just came out with a new product? Should I buy a bunch of company stock and get rich? What are the pros and cons of such an investment? Business - General Business ASHFORD ECO316 Financial Institutions Markets It is now time for you to start thinking about your future and make some educated decisions. If you need help‚ go to a career counselor or schedule an appointment with
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cost to consumers and businesses. Answer Key: C Question 2 of 19 5.0 Points Which of the following is not a central focus of the "economic perspective"? A. Scarcity and choice. B. The scientific method. C. Purposeful behavior. D. Marginal analysis. Answer Key: B Question 3 of 19 5.0 Points The satisfaction or pleasure one gets from consuming a good or service is: A. price. B. utility. C. consumption. D. preferences
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cost compared to the other and if country B sell 130 of its timbers for 100 fruits to country A. How many fruits and timbers would be produce and consume in each country? g. Show that by trading each country can consume more than its PPF. 2. Explain how each of the following situations would affect a nation’s production possibilities curve. a. A technological innovation allows the nations to more efficiently convert solar energy into electricity. b. A prolonged recession increases
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1/15/2012 CTU Online ECON202-1201B Phase 1 Individual Project1 Instructor Olanrewaju Abstract This paper will explore the world of two particular types of cell phones that are identical with minor features. I will be demonstrating skills in using the tools of economics for decision making for the firm operating in the market economy to include supply and demand‚ elasticity of demand‚ consumer behavior and utility maximization‚ and the costs of production both short-run and long-run. I will
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Week 2 Assignment – Supply and Demand Simulation Week 2 Individual Assignment – Supply and Demand Simulation This week’s assignment examined the effects of supply and demand on the pricing and availability of real world goods. In this instance‚ the simulation looked at pricing and availability of two bedroom apartments in the fictional city of Atlantis. The simulation takes a look at several different situations‚ outside market factors and governmental influence. By going through the simulation
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