Think about a housing market where demand for housing is
downward sloping and supply of housing is vertical. Draw a graph
and show the equilibrium. What is the elasticity of supply of new
housing? Now suppose if the government wants people to buy more
houses, it announces a tax credit policy for new home buyers. Which
curve will shift? Will it lead to an increase in houses
purchased?
. Explain in your own
words the terms Demand-Side and Supply-Side
Inflation. Provide examples for each. What does the
Phillips curve illustrate?
What is the
relationship between the Phillips curve, Aggregate Demand,
and Aggregate Supply curves? Explain in your own words the
term Hyperinflation. How can policymakers fight it?
Provide examples.
Housing supply and demand is an example of the effects supply
and demand can have on price elasticity. The most recent housing
boom from 2000-2005 was not only a boom in housing prices, but also
in-house construction.
Based on your readings, there are a number of factors that
determine housing prices. Some are based on economic theories and
some are based on more intangible factors. Describe the key
economic factors which effect housing prices and how they are
determined (Home...
In your own words, explain the difference between a movement
along the supply curve and a shift in supply. Then, provide an
example from your own personal life where you have experienced each
one.
Is demand in your automobile sector elastic or inelastic?
Explain in your own words what the price elasticity for
Toyota means and use the principles of price sensitivity
to support your choice.