Supply and Demand Flashcards

1
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Demand

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The amount a consumer is willing and able to buy at any given price.

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2
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The law of demand

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The higher the price, the lower the quantity demanded.

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3
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Supply

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The amount a supplier is willing and able to supply at a given price at a given time.

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4
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Equilibrium

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The point at which demand and supply meet.

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5
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Factors that cause the demand curve to shift in business

A

FLAPS

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6
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FLAPS

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Fashion
Legislation
Advertising
Population
Speculation

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7
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Factors that cause the supply curve to shift in business

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SCENIC WL

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8
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SCENIC WL

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Substitutes
Complements
Expansion of other firms
Number of firms
Introduction of new technology
Costs of production
Weather
Legislation

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9
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How can a business make demand for their goods more price inelastic?

A

Increase brand value
Encourage customer loyalty
Reduce competition in the market

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10
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Price elasticity of demand

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The responsiveness of demand to a change in price.

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11
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Inferior good

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A good that has negative income elasticity of demand.

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