Description : Equilibrium price means - (1) Price determined by demand and supply (2) Price determined by Cost and Profit (3) Price determined by Cost of production (4) Price determined to maximize profit
Last Answer : (1) Price determined by demand and supply Explanation: Equilibrium price is a state in economy where the supply of goods matches demand. When a major index experiences a period of consolidation or sideways ... short, it is the market price at which the supply of an item equals the quantity demanded.
Description : In equilibrium, a perfectly competitive firm will equate - (1) marginal social cost with marginal social benefit (2) market supply with market demand (3) marginal profit with marginal cost (4) marginal revenue with marginal cost
Last Answer : (4) marginal revenue with marginal cost Explanation: A perfectly competitive firm's supply curve is that portion of its marginal cost curve that lies above the minimum of the average variable cost ... marginal cost curve. The marginal cost curve is thus the perfectly competitive firm's supply curve.
Description : In equilibrium, a perfectly competitive firm will equate (1) marginal social cost with marginal social benefit (2) market supply with market demand (3) marginal profit with marginal cost (4) marginal revenue with marginal cost
Last Answer : marginal revenue with marginal cost
Description : The market equilibrium for a commodity is determined by : (1) The market supply of the commodity. (2) The balancing of the forces of demand and supply for the commodity (3) (3) The intervention of the Government. (4) (4) The market demand of the commodity.
Last Answer : (2) The balancing of the forces of demand and supply for the commodity Explanation: Market Equilibrium is determined when the quantity demanded of a commodity becomes equal to the quantity ... equilibrium is known as equilibrium price and the corresponding quantity is known as equilibrium quantity.
Description : The market equilibrium for a commodity is determined by: (1) The market supply of the commodity. (2) The balancing of the forces of demand and supply for the commodity (3) The intervention of the Government. (4) The market demand of the commodity.
Last Answer : The balancing of the forces of demand and supply for the commodity
Description : According to the effective demand principle: a) at a certain price, the output shall not be determined by any known factor b) at a certain price, the output will remain unaffected by rise or ... certain price, equilibrium output will be solely determined by the aggregate demand d) none of the above
Last Answer : c) at a certain price, equilibrium output will be solely determined by the aggregate demand
Description : Under hill cost pricing, price is determined - (1) by adding a margin to the average cost (2) by comparing marginal cost and marginal revem (3) by adding normal profit to the marginal cost (4) by the total al cost of production
Last Answer : (1) by adding a margin to the average cost Explanation: Full cost pricing is a practice where the price of a product is calculated by a firm on the basis of its direct costs per unit of output ... is known as 'full-cost' pricing. The price is equal to 'full' cost, including an acceptable profit.
Description : Under full cost pricing, price is determined (1) by adding a margin to the average cost (2) by comparing marginal cost and marginal revenue (3) by adding normal profit to the marginal cost (4) by the total cost of production
Last Answer : by adding a margin to the average cost
Description : A monopolist is able to maximise his profit when (a) his output is maximum (b) he charges higher prices (c) his average cost is minimum (d) his marginal cost is equal to marginal revenue
Last Answer : (d) his marginal cost is equal to marginal revenue
Description : Under flexible exchange rate system, the exchange rate is determined by - (1) the Central Bank of the country (2) the forces of demand and supply in the foreign exchange market (3) the price of gold (4) the purchasing power of currencies
Last Answer : (2) the forces of demand and supply in the foreign exchange market Explanation: A floating exchange rate is a type of exchange rate regime wherein a currency's value is allowed to ... by the foreign-exchange market through supply and demand for that particular currency relative to other currencies.
Description : Under flexible exchange rate system, the exchange rate is determined by (1) the Central Bank of the country (2) the forces of demand and supply in the foreign exchange market (3) the price of gold (4) the purchasing power of currencies
Last Answer : the forces of demand and supply in the foreign exchange market
Description : Equilibrium price is the price when : (1) supply is greater than demand (2) supply is less than demand (3) demand is very high (4) supply is equal to demand
Last Answer : (4) supply is equal to demand Explanation: The equilibrium price is the price where the goods and services supplied by the producer equals the goods and services demanded by the customer(s). How the equilibrium price is achieved is through the 'Invisible Hand', or market forces of the economy.
Description : The equilibrium price of a commodity will definitely rise if there is a/an: (1) increase in supply combined with a decrease in demand. (2) increase in both demand and supply. (3) decrease in both demand and supply. (4) increase in demand accompanied by a decrease in supply.
Last Answer : (4) increase in demand accompanied by a decrease in supply. Explanation: Price of a commodity is always determined by the forces of demand and supply in the market. The price at which ... equilibrium price definitely increases when there is an increase in demand combined with the decrease in supply.
Description : The equilibrium price of a commodity will definitely rise if there is a/an : (1) increase in supply combined with a decrease in demand. (2) increase in both demand and supply. (3) decrease in both demand and supply. (4) increase in demand accompanied by a decrease in supply.
Last Answer : increase in demand accompanied by a decrease in supply.
Description : Equilibrium price in the market is determined by the - (1) equality between marginal cost and average cost. (2) equality between total cost and total revenue. (3) equality between average cost and average revenue. (4) equality between marginal cost and marginal revenue.
Last Answer : (4) equality between marginal cost and marginal revenue. Explanation: The equilibrium price is the market price where the quantity of goods supplied is equal to the quantity of goods demanded. This is the ... in equilibrium at the point of equality of marginal cost and marginal revenue. (MC = MR).
Description : Equilibrium price in the market is determined by the (1) equality between marginal cost and average cost. (2) equality between total cost and total revenue. (3) equality between average cost and average revenue. (4) equality between marginal cost and marginal revenue.
Last Answer : equality between marginal cost and marginal revenue.
Description : Market equilibrium of a commodity is determined by (a) Balancing of demand and supply position ; (b) Aggregate demand ; (c) Aggregate supply; (d) Government intervention
Last Answer : (a) Balancing of demand and supply position ;
Description : Milton Friedman gave emphasis in his quantity theory of money on (a) Production and Income (b) Price level (c) Supply of Money (d) Demand for Money
Last Answer : (d) Demand for Money
Description : In a Laissez-faire economy (1) the customers take all the decisions regarding production of all the commodities (2) the Government does not interfere in the free functioning of demand and ... of various commodities produced (4) the Government controls the allocation of all the factors of production
Last Answer : the Government does not interfere in the free functioning of demand and supply forces in the market
Description : When cost of production is zero, monopoly equilibrium will be established at a level where elasticity of demand curve is : (a) Greater than one (b) Equal to one (c) Less than one (d) Infinity
Last Answer : Equal to one
Description : Regulated markets aim at the development of the marketing structure to (1) widen the price spread between the producer and the consumer (2) narrow down the price spread between the producer and ... non-functional margins of the traders (4) maximise the non-functional margins of the commission agents
Last Answer : narrow down the price spread between the producer and the consumer
Description : In a Capitalistic Economy, the prices are determined by : (1) Demand and Supply (2) Government Authorities (3) Buyers in the Market (4) Sellers in the Market
Last Answer : (1) Demand and Supply Explanation: Capitalism generally refers to economic system in which the means of production are largely or entirely privately owned and operated for a profit, structured on the ... and services lead to higher prices and lower demand for certain goods lead to lower prices.
Description : When the exchange rate is determined by the market forces of demand and supply, it is known as : a) Real exchange rate b) Nominal exchange rate c) Superfluous exchange rate d) Floating exchange rate
Last Answer : d) Floating exchange rate
Last Answer : a) Real exchange rate
Last Answer : Demand and Supply
Description : The balance of payments of a country is in equilibrium when the - (1) demand as well as supply of the domestic currency are the highest (2) demand for the domestic currency is equal to its supply (3) demand for the domestic currency is the highest (4) demand for the domestic currency is the lowest
Last Answer : (2) demand for the domestic currency is equal to its supply Explanation: When the balance of payments (BOP) of a country is in equilibrium, the surplus or deficit is eliminated from the ... currency is equal to its supply. The demand and supply situation is thus neither favourable nor unfavourable.
Description : The balance of payments of a country is in equilibrium when the (1) demand as well as supply of the domestic currency are the highest (2) demand for the domestic currency is equal to its supply (3) demand for the domestic currency is the highest (4) demand for the domestic currency is the lowest
Last Answer : demand for the domestic currency is equal to its supply
Description : The law of diminishing marginal utility is most useful for explaining the (a) Law of supply (b) Law of demand © Shape of production possibility curve (d) curvature of total cost curve
Last Answer : (b) Law of demand
Description : In a maximisation assignment problem, the objective is to maximise ............................. a. Profit b. Cost c. Optimisation d. None of these
Last Answer : a. Profit
Description : Name the curve which shows the quantity of products a seller wishes to sell at a given price level. (1) Demand curve (2) Cost curve (3) Supply curve (4) None of these
Last Answer : (3) Supply curve Explanation: The supply curve shows the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity supplied, holding constant the values of all other variables that affect supply. Each point on the curve shows the quantity that sellers would choose to sell at a specific price.
Description : A supply function expresses the relationship between - (1) price and output (2) price and selling cost (3) price and demand (4) price and consumption
Last Answer : (1) price and output Explanation: The supply function expresses the relationship between the Lotal quantily supplied and the price received by all suppliers per unit of time, holding other factors constant. It illustrates the relation between price and supply.
Description : A supply function expresses the relationship between (1) price and output (2) price and selling cost (3) price and demand (4) price and consumption
Last Answer : price and output
Last Answer : Supply curve
Description : Market where the price of a commodity is determined by free play of the forces of supply and demand is called?
Last Answer : Free Market.
Description : Speculative demand for cash is determined by - (1) The rate of interest (2) the level of income (3) the general price level (4) the market conditions
Last Answer : (1) The rate of interest Explanation: Speculative demand is the demand for financial assets, such as securities, money or foreign currency that is not dictated by real transactions such as trade, or financing. ... rate, more people will expect a rise in interest rate (or a fall in bond prices).
Description : Speculative demand for cash is determined by (1) The rate of interest (2) the level of income (3) the general price level (4) the market conditions
Last Answer : The rate of interest
Description : What effect will a decrease in demand and increase in supply will have on equilibrium price?
Last Answer : Equilibrium price will fall
Description : If supply and demand both shift outward, but demand shifts outward more than supply, the equilibrium price (a) will increase and quantity will increase ; (b) will increase and quantity will decrease; (c) will decrease and quantity will decrease ; (d) will decrease and quantity will increase
Last Answer : (a) will increase and quantity will increase ;
Description : …….. is the price at which demand for a commodity is equal to its supply (a) Normal price ; (b) Equilibrium price ; (c) Short run price ; (d) Secular price
Last Answer : ; (b) Equilibrium price ;
Description : In a market economy equilibrium price is reached at (a) Point of interaction of aggregate demand and aggregate supply curve; (b) At the top of demand curve ; (c) Midpoint of demand curve ; (d) Midpoint of supply curve
Last Answer : (a) Point of interaction of aggregate demand and aggregate supply curve;
Description : The individual demand and supply curve of a product are Dx = 12-2px, Sx=3+5px, where Px stand for price and Dx and Sc respectively stands for quantity demanded and quantity supplie(d) If there are 5000 consumers and 1000 suppliers ... be the equilibrium price (a) `4 ; (b) `5 ; (c) `3 ; (d) `4.5
Last Answer : ; (c) `3 ;
Description : The equilibrium of a firm under perfect competition will be determined when - (1) Marginal Revenue > Average Cost (2) Marginal Revenue > Average Revenue (3) Marginal Revenue = Marginal Cost (4) Marginal Cost > Average Cost
Last Answer : (3) Marginal Revenue = Marginal Cost Explanation: 173. (3) When the marginal revenue productivity of a factor is equal to the marginal- cost (MR=MC) of the factor, the firm will be in ... revenue and marginal revenue (P = AR = MR) is the standard condition for a perfectly competitive firm.
Description : Equilibrium output is determined by: (1) the equality between total Variable cost and Marginal revenue. (2) the equality betweem Marginal cost and Marginal revenue. (3) the equality between Average cost and Average revenue. (4) the equality between total cost and total revenue.
Last Answer : the equality betweem Marginal cost and Marginal revenue.
Description : The equilibrium of a firm under perfect competition will be determined when (1) Marginal Revenue > Average Cost (2) Marginal Revenue > Average Revenue (3) Marginal Revenue = Marginal Cost (4) Marginal Cost > Average Cost
Last Answer : Marginal Revenue = Marginal Cost
Description : In a monopoly market, an upward shift in the market demand results in a new equilibrium with A.A higher quantity and a lower price B.A higher quantity and the same price C.A higher quantity and higher price D.All of the above
Last Answer : C.A higher quantity and higher price
Description : In the long run price is governed by …………. (a) Cost of Production ; (b) Demand supply forces ; (c) Marginal utility ; (d) None
Last Answer : (a) Cost of Production ;
Description : According to law of supply ……….. (a) Higher the price higher the production of the product; (b) Higher the price lower the cost of production ; (c) Lower the price lower the demand for the product; (d) Higher the price higher the quantity the seller is prepared to supply in market
Last Answer : (d) Higher the price higher the quantity the seller is prepared to supply in market
Description : Elasticity of demand measures the A.Sensitivity of sales to changes in a particular causal factor B.Sensitivity of production to changes in a particular cost C.Value of price and cost D.Volume of product
Last Answer : A.Sensitivity of sales to changes in a particular causal factor
Description : Under perfect market conditions a firm is said to be in equilibrium where (a) Total output is equal to total demand ; (b) Profit is the maximum; (c) Where the total revenue is maximum ; (d) Where total average cost is the minimum
Last Answer : (b) Profit is the maximum;
Description : Under perfect market conditions an Industry is said to be in equilibrium where (a) Total output is equal to total demand ; (b) Profit is maximum (c) Where the total revenue is maximum ; (d) Where total average cost is the minimum
Last Answer : (a) Total output is equal to total demand ;