CHAPTER 2 DEMAND AND SUPPLY All Rights Reserved 2– 1 DEFINITION OF DEMAND Demand is defined as the ability and willingness to buy specific quantities of goods in a given period of time at a particular price‚ ceteris paribus. All Rights Reserved 2– 2 CLASSIFICATION OF GOODS AND SERVICES Free goods are goods that have no production cost. Public goods are goods that are for common use and will benefit everyone. Economic goods are goods of value that can
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Training is the acquisition of knowledge‚ skills‚ and competencies as a result of the teaching of vocational or practical skills and knowledge that relate to specific useful competencies. Training has specific goals of improving one’s capability‚ capacity‚ productivity and performance. It forms the core of apprenticeships and provides the backbone of content at institutes of technology (also known as technical colleges or polytechnics). In addition to the basic training required for a trade‚ occupation
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* 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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Explain Factors That Affect Supply and Demand [Name] [Institution] [Instructor] Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Factors That Could Cause Changes In Supply and Demand 2 Substitute and Complementary Products 3 Product: Teabags 4 Necessity of Product and Price Elasticity 4 References 5 Introduction In business and economics‚ the relationship between potential buyers and sellers of goods is referred to as Demand and Supply. “Demand and Supply” was initially used by
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indicates that: A. The demand for corn is elastic. B. The demand curve for corn is upward sloping. C. Corn is a Giffen good. D. The demand for corn is inelastic. Solution: C. Corn is a Giffen good. Giffen goods are an exception to the Law of Demand. Contrary to the Law of Demand‚ the Giffen Effect occurs when the price of an inferior good falls and its demand also decreases. This is because people are now allocating their excess disposable income‚
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Topic 5 – Demand‚ Supply and government policy (Week five Oct 6th – Oct 13th) Outline: 1. Price Ceiling: -- General Analysis; -- Example: Rent Control; 2. Price Floor: -- General Analysis; -- Example: minimum wage law; 3. The Incidence of Sales Tax -- Key Results; -- Numerical Examples: a)Tax levied on sellers; b)Tax levied on buyers; -- Elasticities of demand and supply; Price Ceiling A legal maximum on the price at which a good can be sold 1) General Analysis Price 12 PE 8 Shortage 16 QE
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CHAPTER 2 THE BASICS OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND 1. Consider a competitive market for which the quantities demanded and supplied (per year) at various prices are given as follows: Price ($ ) Demand Supply (millions) (millions) 60 22 14 80
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Supply and Demand Simulation Paper ECO/365 Week 2 Individual Assignment February 25‚ 2013 Supply and Demand The analysis will identify two microeconomics and two macroeconomics principles or concepts from the simulation‚ and explain why each principle or concept is in the category of macroeconomics or microeconomics. The analysis will identify at least one shift of the supply curve‚ and one shift of the demand curve from the simulation and what causes the shifts. The analysis will show
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“The nature of the demand for industrial products or services is different compared with consumer products and poses unique challenges”. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Support your position with reference to an example of a company chosen from one of the following industries – automotive‚ telecommunications‚ information technology (computing)‚ fast moving consumer goods and medical equipment. The nature of business to business marketing differs in many areas with business to consumer
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replenishment and lead times are not known with certainty-in such cases an investment in safety stocks is necessary if customer service is to be maintained at acceptable levels * Meet unexpected demands or demands for customization of products as with agile production * Smooth seasonal or cyclical demand * Take advantage of lots or purchase quantities in excess of what is required for immediate consumption to take advantage of price and quantity discounts * Hedge against anticipated shortage
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