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Buyers in the market for iPhones learn that the price of the Samsung Galaxy has increased. Explain how this would shift demand in the market for iPhones.

iPhones and Samsung phones can be considered close substitutes, i.e. if the price of one increases, consumers may wish to switch to the cheaper alternative. This means the demand for the substitute will r...

Answered by Tamara K. Economics tutor
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Describe a negative externality of consumption and explain a method the government can impose to reduce it. Give examples.

A negative externality of consumption is when the consumption of a good or service results in negative effects to the third party. An example of this is smoking cigarettes. The consumption of a cigarette ...

Answered by Riccardo G. Economics tutor
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What is the natural rate of unemployment? Can we have a 0% rate of unemployment?

In the labour market we have two components: the "demand of workers" by the firm and "the supply of workers" who are actually the workers themselves. How do frims demand for workers? T...

Answered by Filippo I. Economics tutor
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How does income affect the Demand curve?

Demand is the amount a consumer is willing and able to purchase a good or services for at various prices at a given point in time. A rise in the incomes of households would mean they have more disposable ...

Answered by Bola O. Economics tutor
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How does a firm maximise revenue (linear revenue curves)?

Total revenue is maximised where the downward sloping marginal revenue curve cuts the x-axis. This makes sense when we realise that 'marginal' means 'of an additional unit'. So, total revenue is maximised...

Answered by Oliver B. Economics tutor
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