Essential Microeconomic Concepts Explained
Microeconomics Key Concepts and Principles
Incorrect Response: A perfectly competitive firm is also known as: incorrect price offeror (*Correct: Competitive Price * atomistic acceptor)
Bertrand Duopolists Equilibrium: Competitive balance
Bilateral Monopoly: A market characterized by the existence of a monopolist and a monopsonist.
Final Balance of Trade in General Equilibrium: If Pareto optimum must be: At one point on the contract curve between the initial indifference curve.
General Equilibrium Model
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Economic Growth and Development
Economic growth is the increased production of goods and services within a year. It’s measured by GDP, especially GDP per capita.
Development encompasses economic growth along with structural changes that improve economic and social conditions, increasing the quality of life for a country’s people.
Development is measured using social and economic indicators:
- Social Indicators: Life expectancy, level of education, workforce skills.
- Economic Indicators: GDP or GDP per capita,
Inventory Management: Costs, VMI, JIT, MRP, and DRP
Inventory Management Strategies and Systems
Inventory Holding Costs
When maintaining inventory, organizations incur various costs:
- Holding Costs: These include storage, handling, insurance, taxes, obsolescence (products becoming out-of-date), theft, and interest on funds financing the goods. Holding costs increase as inventory levels rise and are commonly assessed as a percentage of unit value.
- Ordering Costs: These involve placing an order, including expenses related to personnel in a purchasing department
Understanding the Welfare State and Economic Policy
The Welfare State and Economic Policy
The welfare state is a political economy where the economy is driven by guiding principles implemented by the state. The state is exclusive and can intervene with individuals.
Classification of Economic Policy
Economic policies can be classified into several categories:
Agricultural Policy
Agricultural policy is found in the primary sector, implying agriculture, forestry, and related activities, as classified under Article 27 of the Mexican Constitution.
Industrial
Read MoreConsumerism, Crisis, and the Great Depression: A Historical Analysis
The Consumer Revolution
The Consumer Revolution resulted in the rise of a consumer society. This was driven by demand for products and fueled by:
- New sales systems, such as department stores.
- New ways to buy, including installment plans and credit.
- The rise of advertising and marketing.
This led to increased household indebtedness, as people believed in permanent prosperity and ever-increasing wealth.
Negative Aspects of the Consumer Boom
- Unequal distribution of wealth: Businesses and shareholders benefited,
Environmental Economics and Policy in the US
Environmental Economics and Policy
“If domestic gas prices rise to $5 per gallon, conservation will increase, alternative fuels will be developed, and energy efficiency and our quality of life will improve.” This view is consistent with environmental economics.
International Environmental Policies
International environmental policies arise from international conventions or treaties.
Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI)
Which of the following includes volunteer work and damage from pollution in its measure