ECON 1001 – INTRODUCTION TO MICROECONOMICS COURSE OUTLINE 1. Is economics a Science? Discuss 2. Sketch the following graphs: (a) y = x (b) Y= 3x + 1 (c) Y= 10 – 3X (d) Y = 3 3. Identify the 2 curves in question 2 which are positively sloped. Explain. (b) Identify which curve in question 2 is negatively sloped. Explain. (c) Identify which curve in question 2 has zero slope. Explain. 4. What does ceteris paribus mean? Why is the concept useful to economists? 5. Why does the distinction
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humans are fickle and finicky by nature. The study of economics and be divided into microeconomics and macroeconomics. Macroeconomics is the study of the entire economy in a society. It takes into consideration the rate of inflation‚ business cycles‚ business growth and the rate of unemployment. Microeconomics is the study of individuals and how their choices influence the flow of the economy. For example‚ the price of gas in California is about 10% higher than the national average. California is one
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MICROECONOMICS Prices of Onion (Deshi and Indian) go up due to shortage of supply 1. Introduction: Microeconomic theory is perhaps the most important course in all economics and business programs. I am just trying to discuss about the role of theory or models in microeconomics‚ discuss the basic methodology of economics‚ and distinguish between positive and normative analysis. Our main target in this assignment is to write an essay about microeconomics related topic which is published by the
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States with the most expensive gas The United States gasoline prices have been fluctuated from $3.40 a gallon to $3.60 in the last few months. As of July 20‚ 2013 the average fuel prices which is nationwide use to be $3.63 per gallon has rising up from $3.48 cents a gallon‚ which was a week apart. The recent rise in gas price have some drivers wondering if the gas price will soon be up to $4.00 a gallon by the end of this summer. The Crude oil prices have shot up partially because of the
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answer 36 60 minutes 24 36 minutes 30 50 minutes 10 15 minutes Weightage by content Unit No 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 3. 6 6 10 10 Mark Unit Sub-Units Introduction Consumer Equilibrium and Demand Producer Behaviour and Supply Forms of Market and Price determination National income and related aggregates Money and Banking Determination of Income and employment Government Budget and the economy Balance of Payment Total Marks 4 18 18 10 15 8 12 8 7 100
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minutes Short answer questions II 10 3 30 50 minutes Very short answer questions 10 1 10 15 minutes 2. Weightage by content Unit No Unit Sub-Units Marks 1 Introduction 4 2 Consumer Equilibrium and Demand 18 3 Producer Behaviour and Supply 18 4 Forms of Market and Price determination 10 6 National income and related aggregates 15 7 Money and Banking 8 8 Determination of Income and employment 12 9 Government Budget and the economy 8 10 Balance of Payment 7 Total 100
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Microeconomics and the Laws of Supply and Demand Your NAME ECO/365 July 6‚ 2015 INSTRUCTOR NAME Microeconomics and the Laws of Supply and Demand The simulation showed how a shift in the supply curve or the demand curve can lead to significant changes to the economic standing of the business. When the demand curve shifts downward or to the left it showed a decrease in demand from renters thus yielding less apartments rented. This happened when the new company who moved into the area had a higher
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Microeconomics and the Laws of Supply and Demand ECO/365 Principles of Microeconomics August 18‚ 2014 Sam Pirnazar Microeconomics and the Laws of Supply and Demand Abstract The objective of the laws and the supply and demand simulation is to apply the supply and demand concepts to provide a better understanding on how to use the curves in order to figure out the equilibrium in the market for leasing two bedroom apartments. The simulation will help determine the difference
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society c. exists in unlimited quantities d. must be produced by a firm 2. Michigan has an abundant supply of fresh water. However‚ an economist would consider it a scarce resource because a. water is necessary for humans ’ physical survival b. pollution will eventually destroy all life in the Great Lakes c. water is limited relative to people ’s unlimited wants d. water commands a very high price 3. The difference between a good and a service is a. that goods help satisfy unlimited wants;
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CHAPTER 20 Supply and Demand: Elasticities and Government-set Prices A. Short-Answer‚ Essays‚ and Problems New 1. The president of a toy company asks you for advice about whether the company should cut the price of its best-selling doll this year based on the following information: last year the company cut the price of its best-selling doll by 10% and the total revenues from doll sales increased by 10%. New 2. The owner of a health club asks you for advice about whether the company
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