Questions from General Economics


Q: Make up an example of a monthly supply schedule for pizza,

Make up an example of a monthly supply schedule for pizza, and graph the implied supply curve. Give an example of something that would shift this supply curve, and briefly explain your reasoning. Woul...

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Q: On the appropriate diagram, show what happens to the market for

On the appropriate diagram, show what happens to the market for pizza if the price of tomatoes rises. On a separate diagram, show what happens to the market for pizza if the price of hamburgers falls...

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Q: Consider the market for minivans. For each of the events listed

Consider the market for minivans. For each of the events listed here, identify which of the determinants of demand or supply are affected. Also indicate whether demand or supply increases or decreases...

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Q: The government has decided that the free-market price of cheese

The government has decided that the free-market price of cheese is too low. a. Suppose the government imposes a binding price floor in the cheese market. Draw a supply-and demand diagram to show the e...

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Q: What is a market? • What are the characteristics of a

What is a market? • What are the characteristics of a perfectly competitive market?

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Q: Make up an example of a monthly demand schedule for pizza and

Make up an example of a monthly demand schedule for pizza and graph the implied demand curve. Give an example of something that would shift this demand curve, and briefly explain your reasoning. Would...

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Q: Cups of coffee and donuts are complements. Both have inelastic demand

Cups of coffee and donuts are complements. Both have inelastic demand. A hurricane destroys half the coffee bean crop. Use appropriately labeled diagrams to answer the following questions. a. What hap...

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Q: Suppose that your demand schedule for DVDs is as follows:

Suppose that your demand schedule for DVDs is as follows: a. Use the midpoint method to calculate your price elasticity of demand as the price of DVDs increases from $8 to $10 if (i) your income is...

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Q: Maria has decided always to spend one-third of her income

Maria has decided always to spend one-third of her income on clothing. a. What is her income elasticity of clothing demand? b. What is her price elasticity of clothing demand? c. If Maria’s tastes cha...

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Q: The New York Times reported (Feb.17, 1996)

The New York Times reported (Feb.17, 1996) that subway ridership declined after a fare increase: “There were nearly 4 million fewer riders in December 1995, the first full month after the price of a t...

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