1.1.3 Demand-supply-and-market equilibrium Flashcards
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Demand
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the amount of a good that consumers are willing and able to buy at a given price.
2
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Complementary goods
A
Demand for one type of good will affect demand for another
3
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Substitute goods
A
The impact of a change in price will cause consumers to switch products to an alternative good
4
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Supply
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the amount of a product which suppliers will offer to the market at a given price
5
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Excess demand
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a situation where the market price is below the equilibrium price, thus creating a shortage in the market
6
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Excess supply
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a situation where the market price is above the equilibrium price, thus creating a surplus in the market