Demand and Supply Explained Part 2 - Macro Topic 1.5 (Micro Topic 2.2)
Jacob Clifford・6 minutes read
The Law of Supply shows that price and quantity supplied are directly related in the milk industry, with factors like input prices, government intervention, and market equilibrium also influencing supply and demand. Market equilibrium is achieved when supply meets demand, preventing surpluses or shortages through price adjustments.
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- Increase in milk prices motivates dairy farmers to produce more milk, aligning with the Law of Supply which links price and quantity supplied.
- Market equilibrium is achieved when demand and supply meet, determining the market price and quantity, with imbalances causing surpluses or shortages that adjust through price changes.
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Recent questions
What is the Law of Supply?
The Law of Supply states that there is a direct relationship between the price of a good and the quantity supplied. When the price of a good increases, producers are more willing to supply more of that good to the market.
What are the five shifters of supply?
The five shifters of supply include changes in input prices, the number of producers in the market, technological advancements, government involvement such as taxes or subsidies, and future profit expectations. These factors can cause the entire supply curve to shift, impacting the quantity of goods supplied at each price level.
When is market equilibrium reached?
Market equilibrium is reached when the demand and supply curves intersect, determining the market clearing price and quantity. At this point, there are no surpluses or shortages in the market, and the price is stable.
What happens during a surplus in the market?
A surplus occurs in the market when the quantity supplied exceeds the quantity demanded. This leads to downward pressure on prices as producers try to sell off excess inventory, eventually restoring equilibrium.
What causes shortages in the market?
Shortages in the market occur when the quantity demanded exceeds the quantity supplied. This imbalance leads to upward pressure on prices as consumers compete for limited goods, prompting producers to increase supply until equilibrium is restored.
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Law of Supply and Market Equilibrium Dynamics
- The Law of Supply states a direct relationship between price and quantity supplied, with an increase in price leading to an increase in milk production by dairy farmers due to profit incentives.
- Five shifters of supply include changes in input prices, number of producers, technological advancements, government involvement (taxes or subsidies), and future profit expectations, all impacting the supply curve.
- Market equilibrium is reached when demand and supply intersect, setting the market clearing price and quantity, with disequilibrium leading to surpluses or shortages that eventually self-correct.
- Surpluses occur when quantity supplied exceeds demand, while shortages arise when demand surpasses supply, with market forces adjusting prices to restore equilibrium.
