4. Briefly explain the functioning of a base point pricing system. Identify the inefficiencies that would result in the short run and in the long run.
5. Economists sometimes argue that prices seem to be more rigid under oligopoly. The Sweezy (or kinked demand) model was proposed as an explanation for this rigidity. Graphically present the Sweezy model. What accounts for the kink in the demand curve? Explain why an increase in marginal cost might not affect product price in this model.
4. Briefly explain the functioning of a base point pricing system. Identify the inefficiencies that would...
4. A kinked demand curve can explain rigidity of oligopolists' administered price. What does inflexible, administered pricing mean? a. b. Why would an oligopolist have little motivation to change its price frequently? In the diagram below, assume that the equilibrium price is at point G. Is this over costs? Is the oligopolist earning economic profit? Explain C. d. At G there is a kink in the effective demand and marginal revenue curves of the oligopolist. Why? i. If it cuts...
1. A cartel is a. Not illegal in the United States. b. An organization intended to increase competition in an industry. c. A public agreement between firms or countries to restrict production and raise prices. d. A type of market structure. 2. A monopoly a. Produces less output than a competitive industry, ceteris paribus. b. Charges the same price as a competitive industry, ceteris paribus. c. Maximizes profits at the output where P = MR d. Maximizes profits at the...
Aggregate demand and supply attempt to categorize all economic
activity in two neat little lines (one slope up and one slope
down). Some economists argue this isn't enough.
Reflection on Paul Krugman's
post?
Aggregate Demand, Aggregate Supply, and What We Know
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Brad DeLong finds Chris House taking me to task for failing to
“own up” to the puzzling failure of deflation to emerge despite
years of depression, and is baffled — because I have in fact
repeatedly acknowledged the...
Match the following: 2. Adam Smith 3. Karl Marx 4. John Maynard Keynes Choices: (2 are not used.) a. invented capitalism b. invented socialism c. founder of modern macroeconomics d. founder of modern market economics e. predicted the end of capitalism 5. If a firm has trouble selling its good, it can a. lower price. b. increase demand. c. decrease supply. d. both a) and b) are correct. 6. People often pay too much for goods because they are not...
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Chapter overview 1. Reasons for international trade Resources reasons Economic reasons Other reasons 2. Difference between international trade and domestic trade More complex context More difficult and risky Higher management skills required 3. Basic concept s relating to international trade Visible trade & invisible trade Favorable trade & unfavorable trade General trade system & special trade system Volume of international trade & quantum of international trade Commodity composition of international trade Geographical composition of international trade Degree / ratio of...