* Question 1 0 out of 1 points | | | Duopolists A and B face the following demand curves: QA = 120 2PA + PB and QB = 120 2PB + PA. If both firms have zero marginal cost and they form a cartel‚ what is the profit-maximizing price and quantity?Answer | | | | | Correct Answer: | a. P = 60‚ Q = 120 | | | | | * Question 2 1 out of 1 points | | | Total surplus in a market is a measure of:Answer | | | | | Correct Answer: | c. social welfare created by the market
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Applying Supply and Demand Concepts David Hodge ECO 365 April 29‚ 2013 Robert Watson Applying Supply and Demand Concepts The supply and demand simulation was a very helpful tool in understanding the effects of external factors on the supply and demand curves. Understanding this concept is fundamental in preparing for real life situations. I personally enjoyed the fact that the simulation was based on a real estate management company. I was able to understand and relate to the information
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Course Companion‚ Blink and Dorton Chapter 2‚ P 18 Economics for the IB Diploma‚ IB Skills and Practice P9 Section 1.1 Economics for the IB Diploma‚ Ellie Tragakes P32 Section 2.2 Demand and Supply The purpose of this section is to identify and explain the importance of markets and the role played by demand and supply. The roles played by consumers‚ producers and the government in different market structures are highlighted. The failures of a market system are identified and possible solutions are
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Microeconomics and the Law of Supply and Demand Thomas Smiley ECO 365 May 31st‚ 2015 Alexander Heil During the simulation of Goodlife Inc. I was able to see how the effects of a lower rent verses a higher rent had on the vacancy percentage. In our simulation the town of Atlantis had only one rental agency with apartments available. There were single family homes available too but the need for renting was with apartments. I got to see how the supply and demand worked with this rental
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How‚ the Laws of Supply and Demand Affect Us Supply and demand is the interaction that results in prices and quantities of products produced. Supply comes from the willingness of consumers to purchase a product at a certain price. Demand stems from consumer wants‚ and the willingness of the supplier to respond to this demand. Both determine the elasticity of a product. The responsiveness of demand and supply cause a product to become elastic‚ if the quantity in the demand curve changes increasingly
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Kuis 5 1. The countries of A and B are small island countries. Both produce fruit and timber. Each island has a labor force of 30. The following table gives production per month for each worker in each country. Workers | Baskets of Fruit | Board Feet of Timber | A | 10 | 10 | B | 4 | 8 | a. Which country has an absolute advantage in the production of fruit? Which country has an absolute advantage in the production of timber? b. Which country has a comparative advantage in the
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Supply and Demand (buying a car) There are a lot of things to consider when buying a car. There are short term and long term things that can cause problems with your decision. It is always a great idea to take time to decide what is best for you to do‚ when it is best for you to buy‚ what car you want to buy‚ and also if you can afford the car that you want to buy. I purchased a car a few years back and I had to determine all of these things. I had to get insurance quotes‚ an estimate on my car
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product which are then sold at a high price (there is no need to compete). (Control of demand) The British Government seeks to restrict the behaviour of monopolies‚ so preventing unfair business behaviours. Oligopoly – a small number of dominant firms or individuals compete to provide a product or service. Competition is limited and as a result‚ very closely related. Everything a competitor does directly affects your business. E.g. If one company drops its prices all the other businesses in the
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summer on ice cream demand. 3. To show the effect of the use of a cheaper ice cream manufacturing method on the ice cream supply. 4. To discuss the resulting changes in equilibrium price and the quantity trade. In Economics‚ supply and demand are one of the fundamental concepts. Market price for any commodity is determined by the outcome of demand and supply. The literature explains that where the supply and demand are closely related to each other. Demand The demand is the amount or quantity
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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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