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Supply and demand begins with a benchmark

Supply and demand begins with a benchmark

Mark the original equilibrium before changing a curve. The diagram shows demand shifting from D_1 to D_2 while supply remains unchanged. Which feature identifies the new equilibrium? Move down the original demand curve to a lower price. Shift supply left until quantity is unchanged. The new intersection has a higher price and quantity. Move along […]

Areas produce revenue, surplus, and deadweight loss

Areas produce revenue, surplus, and deadweight loss

Match height with the correct post-change quantity. A market sells 300 units at $12 each. Which graph area represents total revenue? A triangle with base 300 and height $12 A rectangle with width 300 units and height $12 per unit A rectangle using the original quantity only The area below marginal cost The gap between […]

Equations should end with an interpretation

Equations should end with an interpretation

Elasticity uses percentage changes

Elasticity uses percentage changes

Ratios produce averages and per-dollar comparisons

Ratios produce averages and per-dollar comparisons

Changes produce marginal values

Changes produce marginal values

Sources of inequality have different policy implications

Sources of inequality have different policy implications

The Gini coefficient summarizes the area gap

The Gini coefficient summarizes the area gap

The Lorenz curve plots cumulative shares

The Lorenz curve plots cumulative shares

Use current concentration thresholds cautiously

Use current concentration thresholds cautiously

Natural monopoly regulation controls a single low-cost network

Natural monopoly regulation controls a single low-cost network

Antitrust targets conduct and structure that impair competition

Antitrust targets conduct and structure that impair competition