MINDTAP: INTERMEDIATE MINCROECON -ACCES
MINDTAP: INTERMEDIATE MINCROECON -ACCES
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Chapter 1A.5, Problem 1TTA
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To explain the operation of OPEC in term of demand and supply model.

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The following figure shows the effects on supply and demand:

  MINDTAP: INTERMEDIATE MINCROECON -ACCES, Chapter 1A.5, Problem 1TTA

In the case of the oil market, when supply decreases, the response depends on the time horizon. The operation of OPEC varies in the short-run and in the long run.

Fig A. shows that when the demand and supply is inelastic, then the shift in supply curve (S1 to S2) leads to a greater increase in price.

However, in the long run, when supply and demand is elastic, then shift in supply curve (S1 to S2) in fig b. leads to a small increase in price (P1 to P2). Thus, in the shortrun, the price increases to at a greater degree as compared to the long run.

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