Microeconomics A Contemporary Intro
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Chapter5: Elasticity Of Demand And Supply
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- With the aid of diagrams Distinguish between a movement along the
demand curve and a shift of the demand curve. - Explain the difference between a change in demand and a change in quantity demanded.
- Explain why there will be a shortage of papaya if they are sold at a
price of $16. - Explain why there will be a surplus of papayas if they are sold at a price of $32.
G (i) Calculate the price elasticity of demand when the price changes from $4 to $8.
G (ii) Determine whether the demand for mangoes is elastic, inelastic or unit elastic. Explain your answer.
Hi). Calculate the price elasticity of supply for mangoes when the price changes from$24 to $28
Hii). After computing the price elasticity of supply, sketch the supply curve that represents your answer in F (i).
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