Chapter 4 Introduction to the Demand and Supply Framework

Supply (cont’d) Supply Schedule—a table that shows the quantity firms are willing and able to supply at various prices. Supply Curve—a graph that shows the quantities that sellers are willing and able to supply at different prices.

Theory in Action… y_id= Dreams of Californication Applied Topics: Supply and demand model, changes in market equilibrium The article examines the effects of migration of Californians to other parts of the U.S. Questions: Which determinant of demand identified in the article has changed in the housing market in Salt Lake City and how has it affected the demand curve for housing? Does it appear that there has been an increase in supply or an increase in quantity of new houses supplied in Salt Lake City between 2005 and 2006?

Changes in Demand or Supply Once an equilibrium price is established, it won’t change unless surrounding (supply and demand) conditions change. What happens if  Demand decreases  Demand increases  Supply increases

Fill in the Chart….Changes in Demand or Supply Equilibrium Price Equilibrium Quantity Demand Increases Demand Decreases Supply Increases Supply Decreases

Fill in the Chart….Changes in Demand or Supply Equilibrium Price Equilibrium Quantity Demand Increases Rises Demand Decreases Falls Supply Increases FallsRises Supply Decreases RisesFalls

Changes in Demand and Supply When both curves shift, the resulting changes in equilibrium price and quantity are harder to predict.  Depends on the direction and magnitude of the shifts  Draw it… Demand increase > Supply decrease Demand decrease < Supply increase Demand increase = Supply increase

Limits of Supply and Demand Analysis Thin Markets  Buyers and sellers are not in close contact.  Very few buyers or sellers Output of Some Markets Cannot Be Measured  Education Fluctuating Market Conditions  Using a static model (point in time) to analyze dynamic markets (over time)

Chapter 4 Homework Questions 4, 8, 10, 16, and 18

Chapter 5 Elasticity

Defining a Market Allows buyers and sellers to exchange goods and services Market edges defined by:  Geography What kind of market is Wendy’s in?  Local, national, international?  Product Characteristics Size, color, flavor, price…  Are McDonalds and Longhorn Steakhouse in the same market?

Elasticity Response of one variable to a change in another variable Price elasticity of demand  Measure how sensitive consumers are to price changes

Elasticity = percentage change in quantity demanded divided by the percentage change in price

Midpoint Formula