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Microeconomic Concepts

The examination of individual economic units, such as households, firms, and markets, including the analysis of supply and demand, market structures, and the circular flow model, to understand the interactions between businesses, households, and governments in a market-based economy

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Microeconomic concepts are essential for understanding how individual choices and market dynamics shape the economy. By studying supply and demand, market structures, and consumer behavior, learners can grasp how prices are determined and how resources are allocated. This knowledge is crucial for ma...

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Key Terms

Supply
The total amount of a good or service available for purchase.

Example: The supply of oranges increases during the harvest season.

Demand
The desire of consumers to purchase a good or service at a given price.

Example: The demand for electric cars has risen due to environmental concerns.

Market Equilibrium
The point where supply equals demand for a product.

Example: At market equilibrium, the price of a product stabilizes.

Elasticity
A measure of how much the quantity demanded or supplied changes when there is a change in price.

Example: If the price of a product increases and demand decreases significantly, it is considered elastic.

Utility
A measure of satisfaction or pleasure derived from consuming a good or service.

Example: Consumers aim to maximize their utility when making purchasing decisions.

Indifference Curve
A graph showing different combinations of goods that provide the same level of utility to a consumer.

Example: An indifference curve might show combinations of apples and oranges that yield the same satisfaction.

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Key Concepts

Supply and DemandMarket EquilibriumElasticityConsumer Choice