Supply and Demand
What is supply?
Supply and Demand ▸ Supply- quantity of a product or service that sellers are willing and able to provide the market at a given price
Supply and Demand Importance of understanding supply ▸ For better understanding of changing prices ▸ Supply influences price
Supply and Demand Causes for changes in supply ▸ Changes in production costs ▸ Prices of related goods ▸ Number of sellers in the market ▸ Future expectations of price ▸ Past performances of price
Supply and Demand Law of Supply ▸ Relationship between product supply and price
Supply and Demand Supply is not just a single product at a single price!
Supply and Demand What is demand?
Supply and Demand ▸ Demand- quantity of a product or service that buyers are able and willing to purchase from the market at a single price
Supply and Demand Factors influencing demand ▸ Changes in personal income ▸ Prices of related goods ▸ Number of buyers in the market ▸ Future expectations of price ▸ Past performances of price
Supply and Demand Law of Demand ▸ Low prices = More buyers ▸ High Prices = Fewer buyers
Supply and Demand Establishing Price Through supply and demand price can be established.
Supply and Demand Equilibrium price Definition: quantity supplied equals quantity demanded
Supply and Demand Equilibrium price=market price
Supply and Demand ▸ Complementary ▸ Supplementary ▸ Elastic vs. Inelastic
Supply and Demand Complementary - Definition ▸ If an increase in the price of one product decreases the consumption of another
Supply and Demand Complementary ▸ Products that are eaten and/or promoted together ▹ Examples: ham and eggs, lettuce and salad dressing
Supply and Demand What is Supplementary?
Supply and Demand Supplementary - Definition ▸ A product that does not compete with another product
Supply and Demand Supplementary - Definition ▸ Products that do not compete with other products ▹ Examples: sheep and wheat production
Supply and Demand What is Elastic and Inelastic?
Supply and Demand Elastic - Definition ▸ Demand of a product whose use is not directed by necessity or habit, therefore has several substitutes
Supply and Demand Elastic ▸ Causes consumers to be more cautious of price changes ▹ Examples: T-bone steaks
Supply and Demand So what is Inelastic?
Supply and Demand Inelastic - Definition ▸ Products that have a necessity and very few substitutes
Supply and Demand Inelastic ▸ Consumers must have these items and are insensitive to price changes ▹ Examples: bread, milk
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