Economics miscellaneous


Economics miscellaneous

  1. Elasticity of demand measures the responsiveness of the quantity demanded of a goods to a









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    Price elasticity of demand is a measure of responsiveness of the quantity of a good or service demanded to changes in its price. This measure of elasticity is sometimes referred to as the own-price elasticity of demand for a good, i.e., the elasticity of demand with respect to the good's own price, in order to distinguish it from the elasticity of demand for that good with respect to the change in the price of some other good, i.e., a complementary or substitute good.

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    Price elasticity of demand is a measure of responsiveness of the quantity of a good or service demanded to changes in its price. This measure of elasticity is sometimes referred to as the own-price elasticity of demand for a good, i.e., the elasticity of demand with respect to the good's own price, in order to distinguish it from the elasticity of demand for that good with respect to the change in the price of some other good, i.e., a complementary or substitute good.


  1. Equilibrium price is the price when :









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    The equilibrium price is the price where the goods and services supplied by the producer equals the goods and services demanded by the customer(s). How the equilibrium price is achieved is through the 'Invisible Hand', or market forces of the economy.

    Correct Option: D

    The equilibrium price is the price where the goods and services supplied by the producer equals the goods and services demanded by the customer(s). How the equilibrium price is achieved is through the 'Invisible Hand', or market forces of the economy.



  1. The market price is related to :









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    Marshall was the first economist who analyzed the importance of time in price determination. Market period is a very short period in which supply being fixed, price is determined by demand. The time period is of few days or weeks in which the supply of a product can be amplified out of given stock to match the demand. This is possible for durable goods.

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    Marshall was the first economist who analyzed the importance of time in price determination. Market period is a very short period in which supply being fixed, price is determined by demand. The time period is of few days or weeks in which the supply of a product can be amplified out of given stock to match the demand. This is possible for durable goods.


  1. Cost of production of the producer is given by:









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    The following elements are included in the cost of production: (a) Purchase of raw machinery, (b) Installation of plant and machinery, (c) Wages of labor, (d) Rent of Building, (e) Interest on capital, (f) Wear and tear of the machinery and building, (g) Advertisement expenses, (h) Insurance charges, (i) Payment of taxes, (j) In the cost of production, the imputed value of the factor of production owned by the firm itself is also added, (k) The normal profit of the entrepreneur is also included In the cost of production.

    Correct Option: D

    The following elements are included in the cost of production: (a) Purchase of raw machinery, (b) Installation of plant and machinery, (c) Wages of labor, (d) Rent of Building, (e) Interest on capital, (f) Wear and tear of the machinery and building, (g) Advertisement expenses, (h) Insurance charges, (i) Payment of taxes, (j) In the cost of production, the imputed value of the factor of production owned by the firm itself is also added, (k) The normal profit of the entrepreneur is also included In the cost of production.



  1. Exploitation of labour is said to exist when









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    The term "exploitation" is used to denote the payment to labor of a wage less than its marginal revenue product. Under monopolistic competition, all factors are exploited in this sense. All firms hire labour until the marginal revenue product equals the marginal factor cost.

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    The term "exploitation" is used to denote the payment to labor of a wage less than its marginal revenue product. Under monopolistic competition, all factors are exploited in this sense. All firms hire labour until the marginal revenue product equals the marginal factor cost.