Combining Supply and Demand Change in Market Equilibrium The Role of Prices Real Life Applications Price "Objectives"
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What is Equilibrium- BABY!?
The point at which quantity demanded and quantity supplied are equal. (p. 125)
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What is Surplus- BABY?!
A situation in which quantity supplied is greater than quantity demanded; also known as excess supply. (p. 134)
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What Supply Shock- BABY?!
A sudden shortage of a good. (p. 141)
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What events generally spurs countries and their citizens to ration goods- BABY?!
A time of War; more specifically World War II.
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What problems can a price floor cause-
BABY?!
It causes there to be less money to distribute which leads to lower employment rates. (i.e. minimum wage)
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What is Excess Demand- BABY?!
When quantity demanded is more than quantity supplied. (p. 126)
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What is Shortage- BABY?!
A situation in which a good or service unavailable, or a situation in which the quantity demanded is greater than the quantity supplied, also known as excess demand. (p. 136)
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What is Rationing- BABY?!
A system of allocating scars goods and services using criteria other than price. (p. 141)
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If there is a shortage of fine Turning Stone Steak is that a temporary or permanent tragedy- BABY?!
Have no fear- steak will be returning in a short time.
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What role does the government play in determining some prices- BABY?!
When subsidies are given prices are lowered because it costs less for firms to produce. When regulations such as taxes or tariffs are mandated price goes up to account for unwanted expenses
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What is a Price Ceiling- BABY?!
A maximum price that can be legally charged for a good or service. (p.128)
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What is Search Cost- BABY?!
The financial and opportunity costs consumers pay when searching for a good or service. (p. 136)
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What is a Black Market-BABY?!
A market in which goods are sold illegally. (p.142)
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If there is a scarcity of oil in the world wide market is that permanent or temporary- BABY?!
Permanent- oil is a nonrenewable resource
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What is an uncontrolled market- BABY?!
The price of a good and quantity sold will settle at a point where the quantity supplied equals the quantity demanded
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What is Price Floor- BABY?!
The minimum price for a good or service. (p. 128)
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What happens when there is a shift in either supply or demand- BABY?!
The market moves to a new equilibrium. (p. 133-37)
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What is a Spillover Cost- BABY?!
The cost of production that affects people who have no control over how much of a good is produced. (p. 144)
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The People's Republic of China an example of which of Adam Smith's theories- BABY?!
That businesses prosper by giving the consumers what they desire; see Adam Smith's "The Wealth of Nations"
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How do prices act as a language for consumers- BABY?!
By using the factors of production prices tell consumers and suppliers which goods are in short supply and which are plentiful.
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What is Rent Control- BABY?!
A price ceiling placed on rent. (p. 129)
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What is a possible effect of both a short term shortage and a long term surplus- BABY?!
Market prices and quantity sold adjust, and buyers and sellers change their behavior over time; also known as elasticity. (p. 133-37)
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What role does price play in a Free Market- BABY?!
Prices provide a common language that enables land, labor, and capitol to flow into the hands of those who value them the most. (p. 139-44)
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What might happen if the price of milk increased- BABY?!
It would still be purchased because milk is a necessity. Milk is an inelastic product.
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How are prices formed in a Free Market economy- BABY?!
Prices are formed by the consumers desires. (i.e. quality, type, brand name, cost, etc.)






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