Prices & Markets Lecture 1: Demand & Supply © Martin Byford 2012 Definition: Economics /iːkəәˈnɒmɪks‚ ɛk-/ noun The social science that analyses the production‚ distribution and consumption of goods and services given unlimited wants and scarce resources. ORIGIN late 16th cent. (denoting the science of household management): from ta oikonomika‚ the name of a treatise by Aristotle (or his student Theophrastus). Definition: Microeconomics /ˌmʌɪkrəәʊ-/ noun That part of economics concerned
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service. 1.Concrete brick machine can produce different bricks by changing mould. 2.concrete brick machine has rational design‚ excellent performance‚ and is equipped with powerful vibration motor. The block is of good quality‚ large density and high strength. 3. The block is of good quality concrete mixing plant‚ large density and high strength. The machine used on the push mode‚ and automatic scraper‚ convenient and flexible operation‚ and its performance can be comparable with the large-scale
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Lecture 5: PRICE AND PLACE Price: - Define the pricing concept and explain different pricing methods ( cost oriented‚ competitor oriented and market oriented pricing) -Explain pricing strategies for new products( market penetration and market skimming) AND existing products. ( Understand condition and when we can use it) -Consider ethical issue in pricing ( don’t think it will be on the exam) PLACE: Define place(distripution) concept and explain the role of intermediaries in distribution
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TOPIC: ADMINISTERED PRICES AND OPEN MARKET PRICES: ANALYSE WITH THE HELP OF CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR. SUBMITTED TO: MR.MANDEEP SINGH SUBMITTED BY: SABA MASOD ROLL NO: B43 Sec :-sm1001 Index 1.Introduction 2. Review of literature 3. Administered price and consumer behaviour. 4. Open market price and consumer behaviour.
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Price / Earnings Ratio Q1: (Introductory) What three alternative measures of the price-earnings ratio (P/E ratio) are described in this article? Answer: Following are three price-earnings ratio described in the article: 1. P/E ratio 2. “Forward” P/E ratio 3. “Trailing” P/E ration Q2: (Advanced) Which of the three measures matches the definition of the P/E ratio given in your textbook? Explain your answer. Answer: Books has only discuss the simple P/E ratio‚ PE ratio measures how much investor
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Market Structure o Perfect (pure) competition Price–taking firms each with no influence over the ruling market price (see diagram below) Free entry and exist of businesses in the long run – drives down profits towards a normal profit equilibrium level Each supplier produces homogeneous products – each a perfect substitute – hence the perfectly elastic demand curve for the individual supplier Key factor - interdependent nature of pricing decisions between rival firms Each firm must consider
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The impact of the minimum price per unit of alcohol on the on and off trade. The Scottish Government has suggested introducing a minimum price per unit of alcohol to reduce binge drinking. The impact of this on the on and off trade will be researched. The Scottish government has introduced a minimum price per unit of alcohol of £ 0.45. www.bbc.co.uk [online] The proposal is to put the price up for really cheap alcohol‚ with that‚ less people would have access to that‚ for example a two litre-bottle
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Can money buy all the happiness? Happiness is such a fact that fluctuates from one person to another. To some people money can simply be the most uncomplicated things in the world like bathing under the rain or a long drive. But to some people happiness is defined as their obsessions that only money can buy. These fascinations are things like branded cars‚ expensive jewelleries or luxurious visit to exotic places. But on the comparison both poverty and wealth can achieve ecstasy. When going around
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“A&P” The story “A&P” gives us a interesting‚ dynamic protagonist. We are given a short situation in which to determine his personality and his intentions. As the story progresses‚ we get a peek of Sammy’s personality‚ but his reasons are still a blur. Several other characters assist to contrast against Sammy. Though the story is short‚ we are left with a question to ask ourselves‚ why did Sammy do what he did? From the beginning of the story Updike uses Sammy’s youth and unromantic descriptive
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Demand 10. The long-run price elasticity of demand for a product is generally _________ the short-run elasticity for the same product. A. lower than B. equal to C. higher than D. not comparable to 11. Assume the demand function for skin care products is given by Q = 1‚000 – 20 P + 5I. If P=$25 and I=$1‚000 currently‚ then: A. skin care products are a normal good. B. the elasticity of demand is equal to 11. C. skin care products are inferior. D. The price is too high 12. If the demand
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