Description : Tha Law of Demand is based on - (1) Manufacturer's preference (2) Seller's preference (3) Supplier's preference (4) Consumer's preference
Last Answer : (4) Consumer's preference Explanation: The Law of Demand states that, all else being equal, as the price of a product increases, quantily demanded lowers; likewise, as the price ... services to purchase. Each consumer will purchase different things because individual preferences and incomes differ.
Description : A price consumption curve, traces the utility maximizing combination of two goods when (a) the price of one good changes (b) the consumer’s preference change © the consumer’s income changes (d) the demand curve for one of the goods shifts rightward
Last Answer : (a) the price of one good changes
Description : Put into chronological order on the basis of development: l. Law of demand 2. Law of indifference 3. Law of diminishing marginal utility 4. Revealed preference curve 5. Indifference curve A.1 3 4 2 5 B.1 5 3 4 2 C.1 3 2 5 4 D.1 2 3 4 5
Last Answer : C.1 3 2 5 4
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 : Change in consumers tastes and preference causes – of the particular goods (a) Change in quantity demanded ; (b) Shift in demand curve ; (c) Change in price ; (d) No effect on quantity demanded
Last Answer : (b) Shift in demand curve ;
Description : The concept that under a system of free enterprise, it is consumers who decide what goods and services shall be produced and in what quantities is known as (1) Consumer Protection (2) Consumer’s Decision (3) Consumer Preference (4) Consumer’s Sovereignty
Last Answer : Consumer’s Sovereignty
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 : Sellers market denotes a situation where : (1) commodities are available at competitive rates (2) demand exceeds supply (3) supply exceeds demand (4) supply and demand are evenly balanced
Last Answer : (2) demand exceeds supply Explanation: Seller's market is a market which has more buyers than sellers. High prices result from this excess of demand over supply. The opposite of the seller's market is the buyer's market, where supply greatly exceeds demand.
Last Answer : Demand and Supply
Last Answer : demand exceeds supply
Description : Which of the following types of company will have the lowest level of investment in working capital to finance? A. Water suppliers B. Supermarkets C. Chemical manufacturers D. Ship builders E. Car
Last Answer : B. Supermarkets
Description : Revealed preference theory of demand is given by (a) Paul M. Sweegy (b) Marshall (c) Paul Samuelson (d) Hicks
Last Answer : (a) Paul M. Sweegy
Description : In a market, the kings are _____________________ 1. consumers 2. suppliers 3. producers 4. marketing personnel 5. none of these
Last Answer : consumers
Description : Location is extremely important to a retailer because: A)suppliers charge more to service stores in certain trading areas. B)a desirable location appeals to consumers' emotions and encourages them ... which the store must draw its customers. E)convenient location is an essential customer service.
Last Answer : D)location determines the trading area from which the store must draw its customers.
Description : If there is simultaneous fall in consumers disposal income as well number of suppliers of a product in the market, the (a) Equilibrium quantity will decrease ; (b) Equilibrium price will decrease ; (c) Equilibrium price will go up ; (d) Equilibrium quantity will increase
Last Answer : (a) Equilibrium quantity will decrease ;
Description : The primary purpose of a broker is to 1. take title to a producer's goods before selling them to retailers or consumers 2. sell directly to the final consumer 3. supply products in ... , trusting relationships with buyers 4. sell delivery to producers 5. bring buyers and sellers together
Last Answer : bring buyers and sellers together
Description : The primary purpose of a broker is to A)take title to a producer's goods before selling them to retailers or consumers. B)sell directly to the final consumer. C)supply products in ... permanent, trusting relationships with buyers. D)sell directly to producers. E)bring buyers and sellers together.
Last Answer : E)bring buyers and sellers together.
Description : Elasticity of demand is the degree of responsiveness of demand of a commodity to a - (1) change in consumers' wealth (2) change in the price of substitutes (3) change in consumers' tastes (4) change in its price
Last Answer : (4) change in its price Explanation: The elasticity of demand, also known as price elasticity of demand, is the degree of responsiveness of demand to change in price. Its measure depends upon comparing ... demand is the ratio of percentage change in amount demanded to a percent-age change in price.
Description : If consumer’s income increases, the demand for normal product X (a) will remain unchanged (b)will necessarily increase © will necessarily decrease (d) may increase or decrease
Last Answer : (b)will necessarily increase
Description : Elasticity of demand is the degree of responsiveness of demand of a commodity to a (1) change in consumers’ wealth (2) change in the price of substitutes (3) change in consumers’ tastes (4) change in its price
Last Answer : change in its price
Description : What is the name of the diet based on blood type Question Long-Form: I've tried just about every diet out there over the years. Recently, I heard about a diet that is based on the type of blood tha?
Last Answer : The diet based on blood type is called the Hemo-diet. It takes into account what type of blood you have and what are the best nutrients for that blood type.
Description : GST will be levied on– (A) Manufacturers (B) Retailers (C) Consumers (D) All of the above
Last Answer : (D) All of the above
Description : The reseller market mainly consists of A. Consumers B. Manufacturers C. Wholesalers and retailers D. Industrial users
Last Answer : C. Wholesalers and retailers
Description : The perception of price depends on A)a product's actual price and consumers' expectations regarding price. B)a consumer's analysis of competitive prices. C)a consumer's expectation of price. D)a product's actual price compared with the manufacturer's suggested price.
Last Answer : A)a product's actual price and consumers' expectations regarding price.
Description : The Diamond Model assumes that: a) Multinational firms must develop global strategies based only on home demand conditions. b) Multinational firms must pay less attention to global consumers than domestic ... a firm plays a key role in shaping that firm's competitive advantage in global markets.
Last Answer : The national home base of a firm plays a key role in shaping that firm's competitive advantage in global markets.
Description : IF the demand for products is unpredictable, suppliers must be able to respond quickly to inventory needs. In these cases, ____________ may be a minor consideration when compared with service, dependability, and timeliness. 1. Planning 2. Strategy 3. Objectives 4. Cost 5. Speed
Last Answer : Cost
Description : 2) If the demand for products is unpredictable, suppliers must be able to respond quickly to inventory needs. In these cases, ___________ may be a minor consideration when compared with service, dependability, and timeliness. A)planning B)strategy C)objectives D)cost E)speed
Last Answer : D)cost
Description : According to traditional approach the factor responsible for operation of downward slope of demand curve are (a) Change in number of consumers ; (b) Law of decreasing marginal utility (c) Alternative uses of goods ; (d) All the three
Last Answer : (d) All the three
Description : Engel's Law states the relationship between - (1) quantity demanded and price of a commodity (2) quantity demanded and price of substitutes (3) quantity demanded and tastes of the consumers (4) quantity demanded and income of the consumers
Last Answer : (4) quantity demanded and income of the consumers Explanation: Engel's law is an observation in economics stating that as income rises, the proportion of income spent on food falls, even if ... consumers increase their expenditures for food products (in % terms) less than their increases in income.
Description : Engel’s Law states the relationship between (1) quantity demanded and price of a commodity (2) quantity demanded and price of substitutes (3) quantity demanded and tastes of the consumers (4) quantity demanded and income of the consumers
Last Answer : quantity demanded and income of the consumers
Description : Sellers market denotes a situation where (1) Commodities are available at competitive rates (2) Demand exceeds supply (3) Supply exceeds demand (4) Supply and demand are equal
Last Answer : (2) Demand exceeds supply
Description : One of the essential conditions of perfect competition is : (1) product differentiation (2) multiplicity of prices for identical products at any one time. (3) many sellers and a few buyers. (4) Only one price for identical goods at any one time.
Last Answer : (4) Only one price for identical goods at any one time. Explanation: The fundamental condition of perfect competition is that there must be a large number of sellers or firms. ... perfect competition, the control over price is completely eliminated because all firms produce homogeneous commodities.
Description : Perfect competition means - (1) large number of buyers and less sellers (2) large number of buyers and sellers (3) large number of sellers and less buyers (4) None of these
Last Answer : (2) large number of buyers and sellers Explanation: The fundamental condition of perfect competition is that there must be a large number of sellers or firms. Homogeneous Commodity is the second fundamental condition of a perfect market.
Description : Bilateral monopoly refers to the market situation of - (1) two sellers, two buyers (2) one seller and two buyers (3) two sellers and one buyer (4) one seller and one buyer
Last Answer : (4) one seller and one buyer Explanation: In a bilateral monopoly there is both a monopoly (a single seller) and monopsony (a single buyer) in the same market. The one supplier tends to act ... buyer looks towards paying a price that is as low as possible. Since both parties have conflicting goals,
Description : Buyers and Sellers will have perfect knowledge of market conditions under - (1) Duopoly (2) Perfect competition (3) Monopolistic competition (4) Oligopoly
Last Answer : (1) Duopoly Explanation: Complete market information is one of the main features of Perfect Competition. This condition implies close contact between buyers and sellers. Both of them possess complete knowledge ... being bought and sold, and the prices at which others are prepared to buy or sell.
Description : When there is one buyer and many sellers then that situation is called - (1) Monopoly (2) Single buyer right (3) Down right (4) Double buyers right
Last Answer : (2) Single buyer right Explanation: In economics, a monopsony (mono: single) is a market form in which only one buyer faces many sellers. It is an example of imperfect competition, ... of a monopsony. Another possible monopsony could develop in the exchange between the food industry and farmers.
Description : Number of sellers in the monopoly market structure is - (1) few (2) large (3) one (4) two
Last Answer : (3) one Explanation: Monopoly refers to a market in which there is only one supplier and no other firms are able to enter.
Description : Bilateral monopoly situation is (1) when there are only two sellers of a product (2) when there are only two buyers of a product (3) when there is only one buyer and one seller of a product (4) when there are two buyers and two sellers of a product
Last Answer : (3) when there is only one buyer and one seller of a product Explanation: Bilateral monopoly is a market consisting of a single seller (monopolist) and a single buyer (monopsonist).For example, ... . The equilibrium in such a market cannot be determined by the traditional tools of demand and supply.
Description : Monopoly means - (1) single buyer (2) many sellers (3) single seller (4) many buyers
Last Answer : (3) single seller Explanation: A Monopoly exists when a specific person or enterprise is the only supplier of a particular commodity, This contrasts with a monopsony which relates to a single entity ... lack of economic competition to produce the good or service and a lack of viable substitute goods
Description : In a market system, sellers act in ____________ interest , but this leads to behaviors in ____________ interest. a. self; self b. self; society’s c. society’s; society’s d. society’s; self
Last Answer : b. self; society’s
Description : In a pure market economy, which of the following is a function of the price? I. provide information to sellers and buyers , II. provide incentives to sellers and buyers a. I only b. II only c. both I and II d. neither I nor II
Last Answer : c. both I and II
Description : If there is a price ceiling, which of the following is NOT likely to occur? a. rationing by first-come, first-served b. black markets c. gray markets d. sellers providing goods for free that were formerly not free
Last Answer : d. sellers providing goods for free that were formerly not free
Description : A market in which there are only 2 sellers of a good is known as: a) monopoly b) monopsony c) duopoly d) perfectly competitive View Answer / Hide Answer
Last Answer : c) duopoly
Description : Under which market conditions “products of the sellers are differentiated yet they are close substitutes of each other” ? (a) Monopolistic Competition (b) Monopoly (c) Perfect Competition (d) None of the above
Last Answer : (b) Monopoly
Last Answer : when there is only one buyer and one seller of a product
Description : Buyers and Sellers will have perfect knowledge of market conditions under (1) Duopoly (2) Perfect competition (3) Monopolistic competition (4) Oligopoly
Last Answer : Duopoly
Description : Bilateral monopoly refers to the market situation of (1) two sellers, two buyers (2) one seller and two buyers (3) two sellers and one buyer (4) one seller and one buyer
Last Answer : one seller and one buyer
Description : Number of sellers in the monopoly market structure is (1) few (2) large (3) one (4) two
Last Answer : one
Description : Monopoly means (1) single buyer (2) many sellers (3) single seller (4) many buyers
Last Answer : single seller
Description : Perfect competition means (1) large number of buyers and less sellers (2) large number of buyers and sellers (3) large number of sellers and less buyers (4) None of these
Last Answer : large number of buyers and sellers