Econ545 Week2 Quiz

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1. | Question : | (TCO A) There is an increase in the cost of labor for producing bicycles. (4 pts.) What happens to bicycle supply? (6 pts.) What happens to bicycle demand? | | | Student Answer: | | There would be an decrease in supply since it would cost more to make the bikes, which would also cause a shift to the left on a supply curve. There would be no change for demand since the producer cost is not a factor for demand. | | Instructor Explanation: | Since a change in costs to produce the product is a supply factor, an increase in costs would be expected to decrease bicycle supply. Remember that supply is a schedule of how many units suppliers are willing to offer at different prices. When costs rise, the supply curve decreases or shifts to the left. Since changes in producer costs is not a demand factor, there would be no impact on demand. | | | | Points Received: | 10 of 10 | | Comments: | Good, JP | | | 2. | Question : | (TCO A) Ceteris paribus, Diet Cola Brand X and Diet Cola Brand Y are substitutes in consumption. The price of Diet Cola Brand Y falls. (4 pts.) a. What happens to the demand for Diet Cola Brand X? (6 pts.) b. What happens to the demand for Diet Cola Brand Y? | | | Student Answer: | | Because cola is not inelastic if the price of Y brand falls the demand for X brand would decrease. Whereas the demand for Y brand would increase because it costs less. Although you may have those that are partial to X brand more consumers would choose the cheaper, Y, brand while it costs less. | | Instructor Explanation: | a. When the price of a substitute good falls, the demand for the other good falls. Price of Diet Cola Brand Y falls -- demand for Diet Cola Brand X falls. b. This tests your ability to distinguish between a change in demand and a change in quantity demanded. When the price

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