Quantity Equilibrium - AP Microeconomics
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If the market for Good X is in equilibrium, which of the following would NOT cause a decrease in demand for Good X?
If the market for Good X is in equilibrium, which of the following would NOT cause a decrease in demand for Good X?
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Of the five answer choices, only an increase in the price of a substitute good would cause the demand curve to increase. This result reflects the fact that when the price of the substitute good increases, consumers are less likely to buy that good and instead buy more of Good X.
All of the other answer choices would cause the demand curve to decrease.
Of the five answer choices, only an increase in the price of a substitute good would cause the demand curve to increase. This result reflects the fact that when the price of the substitute good increases, consumers are less likely to buy that good and instead buy more of Good X.
All of the other answer choices would cause the demand curve to decrease.
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As consumption of a particular good increases, the satisfaction gained from consuming one additional unit of the good eventually .
As consumption of a particular good increases, the satisfaction gained from consuming one additional unit of the good eventually .
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The law of diminishing marginal utility states that as consumption of a particular good increases, the satisfaction gained from consuming one additional unit (i.e. the marginal utility of the good) eventually decreases.
For example, consider eating chocolate bars. The increase in satisfaction resulting from eating the first chocolate bar is probably higher than the increase in satisfaction from eating the 12th chocolate bar. In other words, the marginal utility has decreased.
The law of diminishing marginal utility states that as consumption of a particular good increases, the satisfaction gained from consuming one additional unit (i.e. the marginal utility of the good) eventually decreases.
For example, consider eating chocolate bars. The increase in satisfaction resulting from eating the first chocolate bar is probably higher than the increase in satisfaction from eating the 12th chocolate bar. In other words, the marginal utility has decreased.
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If good X and good Y are substitutes, an increase in the price of good X will lead to which of the following?
If good X and good Y are substitutes, an increase in the price of good X will lead to which of the following?
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The change in price of a substitute good shifts demand.
An increase in the price of good X prompts consumers to use good Y instead of good X (i.e. substituting good X for good Y), resulting in increased demand for good Y.
The change in price of a substitute good shifts demand.
An increase in the price of good X prompts consumers to use good Y instead of good X (i.e. substituting good X for good Y), resulting in increased demand for good Y.
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If the market for Good X is in equilibrium, which of the following would NOT cause a decrease in demand for Good X?
If the market for Good X is in equilibrium, which of the following would NOT cause a decrease in demand for Good X?
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Of the five answer choices, only an increase in the price of a substitute good would cause the demand curve to increase. This result reflects the fact that when the price of the substitute good increases, consumers are less likely to buy that good and instead buy more of Good X.
All of the other answer choices would cause the demand curve to decrease.
Of the five answer choices, only an increase in the price of a substitute good would cause the demand curve to increase. This result reflects the fact that when the price of the substitute good increases, consumers are less likely to buy that good and instead buy more of Good X.
All of the other answer choices would cause the demand curve to decrease.
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As consumption of a particular good increases, the satisfaction gained from consuming one additional unit of the good eventually .
As consumption of a particular good increases, the satisfaction gained from consuming one additional unit of the good eventually .
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The law of diminishing marginal utility states that as consumption of a particular good increases, the satisfaction gained from consuming one additional unit (i.e. the marginal utility of the good) eventually decreases.
For example, consider eating chocolate bars. The increase in satisfaction resulting from eating the first chocolate bar is probably higher than the increase in satisfaction from eating the 12th chocolate bar. In other words, the marginal utility has decreased.
The law of diminishing marginal utility states that as consumption of a particular good increases, the satisfaction gained from consuming one additional unit (i.e. the marginal utility of the good) eventually decreases.
For example, consider eating chocolate bars. The increase in satisfaction resulting from eating the first chocolate bar is probably higher than the increase in satisfaction from eating the 12th chocolate bar. In other words, the marginal utility has decreased.
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If good X and good Y are substitutes, an increase in the price of good X will lead to which of the following?
If good X and good Y are substitutes, an increase in the price of good X will lead to which of the following?
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The change in price of a substitute good shifts demand.
An increase in the price of good X prompts consumers to use good Y instead of good X (i.e. substituting good X for good Y), resulting in increased demand for good Y.
The change in price of a substitute good shifts demand.
An increase in the price of good X prompts consumers to use good Y instead of good X (i.e. substituting good X for good Y), resulting in increased demand for good Y.
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If the market for Good X is in equilibrium, which of the following would NOT cause a decrease in demand for Good X?
If the market for Good X is in equilibrium, which of the following would NOT cause a decrease in demand for Good X?
Tap to reveal answer
Of the five answer choices, only an increase in the price of a substitute good would cause the demand curve to increase. This result reflects the fact that when the price of the substitute good increases, consumers are less likely to buy that good and instead buy more of Good X.
All of the other answer choices would cause the demand curve to decrease.
Of the five answer choices, only an increase in the price of a substitute good would cause the demand curve to increase. This result reflects the fact that when the price of the substitute good increases, consumers are less likely to buy that good and instead buy more of Good X.
All of the other answer choices would cause the demand curve to decrease.
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As consumption of a particular good increases, the satisfaction gained from consuming one additional unit of the good eventually .
As consumption of a particular good increases, the satisfaction gained from consuming one additional unit of the good eventually .
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The law of diminishing marginal utility states that as consumption of a particular good increases, the satisfaction gained from consuming one additional unit (i.e. the marginal utility of the good) eventually decreases.
For example, consider eating chocolate bars. The increase in satisfaction resulting from eating the first chocolate bar is probably higher than the increase in satisfaction from eating the 12th chocolate bar. In other words, the marginal utility has decreased.
The law of diminishing marginal utility states that as consumption of a particular good increases, the satisfaction gained from consuming one additional unit (i.e. the marginal utility of the good) eventually decreases.
For example, consider eating chocolate bars. The increase in satisfaction resulting from eating the first chocolate bar is probably higher than the increase in satisfaction from eating the 12th chocolate bar. In other words, the marginal utility has decreased.
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If good X and good Y are substitutes, an increase in the price of good X will lead to which of the following?
If good X and good Y are substitutes, an increase in the price of good X will lead to which of the following?
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The change in price of a substitute good shifts demand.
An increase in the price of good X prompts consumers to use good Y instead of good X (i.e. substituting good X for good Y), resulting in increased demand for good Y.
The change in price of a substitute good shifts demand.
An increase in the price of good X prompts consumers to use good Y instead of good X (i.e. substituting good X for good Y), resulting in increased demand for good Y.
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For any firm, the long run refers to a period of time in which .
For any firm, the long run refers to a period of time in which .
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The definition of the long run is a period of time in which fixed costs are able to change. For example, in the long run, a firm can move to a new plant that costs less money to operate each month.
Sunk costs are costs that cannot be recovered and therefore would not change, even in the long run.
The price elasticity of supply refers to the responsiveness of the supply curve to a change in price.
The definition of the long run is a period of time in which fixed costs are able to change. For example, in the long run, a firm can move to a new plant that costs less money to operate each month.
Sunk costs are costs that cannot be recovered and therefore would not change, even in the long run.
The price elasticity of supply refers to the responsiveness of the supply curve to a change in price.
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To maximize profits, firms produce at the level at which .
To maximize profits, firms produce at the level at which .
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The profit maximizing rule for the firm is marginal revenue equals marginal cost. Notice that the rule does not explicitly involve average total or average variable costs.
The MR=MC profit maximizing rule holds for all market structures - monopoly, oligopoly, monopolistic competition, and perfect competition.
If marginal revenue is less than marginal cost, then the firm actually loses profits with continued production.
The profit maximizing rule for the firm is marginal revenue equals marginal cost. Notice that the rule does not explicitly involve average total or average variable costs.
The MR=MC profit maximizing rule holds for all market structures - monopoly, oligopoly, monopolistic competition, and perfect competition.
If marginal revenue is less than marginal cost, then the firm actually loses profits with continued production.
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If the market for Good X is in equilibrium, which of the following would NOT cause a decrease in demand for Good X?
If the market for Good X is in equilibrium, which of the following would NOT cause a decrease in demand for Good X?
Tap to reveal answer
Of the five answer choices, only an increase in the price of a substitute good would cause the demand curve to increase. This result reflects the fact that when the price of the substitute good increases, consumers are less likely to buy that good and instead buy more of Good X.
All of the other answer choices would cause the demand curve to decrease.
Of the five answer choices, only an increase in the price of a substitute good would cause the demand curve to increase. This result reflects the fact that when the price of the substitute good increases, consumers are less likely to buy that good and instead buy more of Good X.
All of the other answer choices would cause the demand curve to decrease.
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As consumption of a particular good increases, the satisfaction gained from consuming one additional unit of the good eventually .
As consumption of a particular good increases, the satisfaction gained from consuming one additional unit of the good eventually .
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The law of diminishing marginal utility states that as consumption of a particular good increases, the satisfaction gained from consuming one additional unit (i.e. the marginal utility of the good) eventually decreases.
For example, consider eating chocolate bars. The increase in satisfaction resulting from eating the first chocolate bar is probably higher than the increase in satisfaction from eating the 12th chocolate bar. In other words, the marginal utility has decreased.
The law of diminishing marginal utility states that as consumption of a particular good increases, the satisfaction gained from consuming one additional unit (i.e. the marginal utility of the good) eventually decreases.
For example, consider eating chocolate bars. The increase in satisfaction resulting from eating the first chocolate bar is probably higher than the increase in satisfaction from eating the 12th chocolate bar. In other words, the marginal utility has decreased.
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If good X and good Y are substitutes, an increase in the price of good X will lead to which of the following?
If good X and good Y are substitutes, an increase in the price of good X will lead to which of the following?
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The change in price of a substitute good shifts demand.
An increase in the price of good X prompts consumers to use good Y instead of good X (i.e. substituting good X for good Y), resulting in increased demand for good Y.
The change in price of a substitute good shifts demand.
An increase in the price of good X prompts consumers to use good Y instead of good X (i.e. substituting good X for good Y), resulting in increased demand for good Y.
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If the market for Good X is in equilibrium, which of the following would NOT cause a decrease in demand for Good X?
If the market for Good X is in equilibrium, which of the following would NOT cause a decrease in demand for Good X?
Tap to reveal answer
Of the five answer choices, only an increase in the price of a substitute good would cause the demand curve to increase. This result reflects the fact that when the price of the substitute good increases, consumers are less likely to buy that good and instead buy more of Good X.
All of the other answer choices would cause the demand curve to decrease.
Of the five answer choices, only an increase in the price of a substitute good would cause the demand curve to increase. This result reflects the fact that when the price of the substitute good increases, consumers are less likely to buy that good and instead buy more of Good X.
All of the other answer choices would cause the demand curve to decrease.
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As consumption of a particular good increases, the satisfaction gained from consuming one additional unit of the good eventually .
As consumption of a particular good increases, the satisfaction gained from consuming one additional unit of the good eventually .
Tap to reveal answer
The law of diminishing marginal utility states that as consumption of a particular good increases, the satisfaction gained from consuming one additional unit (i.e. the marginal utility of the good) eventually decreases.
For example, consider eating chocolate bars. The increase in satisfaction resulting from eating the first chocolate bar is probably higher than the increase in satisfaction from eating the 12th chocolate bar. In other words, the marginal utility has decreased.
The law of diminishing marginal utility states that as consumption of a particular good increases, the satisfaction gained from consuming one additional unit (i.e. the marginal utility of the good) eventually decreases.
For example, consider eating chocolate bars. The increase in satisfaction resulting from eating the first chocolate bar is probably higher than the increase in satisfaction from eating the 12th chocolate bar. In other words, the marginal utility has decreased.
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If good X and good Y are substitutes, an increase in the price of good X will lead to which of the following?
If good X and good Y are substitutes, an increase in the price of good X will lead to which of the following?
Tap to reveal answer
The change in price of a substitute good shifts demand.
An increase in the price of good X prompts consumers to use good Y instead of good X (i.e. substituting good X for good Y), resulting in increased demand for good Y.
The change in price of a substitute good shifts demand.
An increase in the price of good X prompts consumers to use good Y instead of good X (i.e. substituting good X for good Y), resulting in increased demand for good Y.
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If the market for Good X is in equilibrium, which of the following would NOT cause a decrease in demand for Good X?
If the market for Good X is in equilibrium, which of the following would NOT cause a decrease in demand for Good X?
Tap to reveal answer
Of the five answer choices, only an increase in the price of a substitute good would cause the demand curve to increase. This result reflects the fact that when the price of the substitute good increases, consumers are less likely to buy that good and instead buy more of Good X.
All of the other answer choices would cause the demand curve to decrease.
Of the five answer choices, only an increase in the price of a substitute good would cause the demand curve to increase. This result reflects the fact that when the price of the substitute good increases, consumers are less likely to buy that good and instead buy more of Good X.
All of the other answer choices would cause the demand curve to decrease.
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As consumption of a particular good increases, the satisfaction gained from consuming one additional unit of the good eventually .
As consumption of a particular good increases, the satisfaction gained from consuming one additional unit of the good eventually .
Tap to reveal answer
The law of diminishing marginal utility states that as consumption of a particular good increases, the satisfaction gained from consuming one additional unit (i.e. the marginal utility of the good) eventually decreases.
For example, consider eating chocolate bars. The increase in satisfaction resulting from eating the first chocolate bar is probably higher than the increase in satisfaction from eating the 12th chocolate bar. In other words, the marginal utility has decreased.
The law of diminishing marginal utility states that as consumption of a particular good increases, the satisfaction gained from consuming one additional unit (i.e. the marginal utility of the good) eventually decreases.
For example, consider eating chocolate bars. The increase in satisfaction resulting from eating the first chocolate bar is probably higher than the increase in satisfaction from eating the 12th chocolate bar. In other words, the marginal utility has decreased.
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If good X and good Y are substitutes, an increase in the price of good X will lead to which of the following?
If good X and good Y are substitutes, an increase in the price of good X will lead to which of the following?
Tap to reveal answer
The change in price of a substitute good shifts demand.
An increase in the price of good X prompts consumers to use good Y instead of good X (i.e. substituting good X for good Y), resulting in increased demand for good Y.
The change in price of a substitute good shifts demand.
An increase in the price of good X prompts consumers to use good Y instead of good X (i.e. substituting good X for good Y), resulting in increased demand for good Y.
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