(TCO 2) What effect should each of the following have on the demand for gasoline in a competitive market? State what happens to demand. Explain your reasoning in each case and relate it to a demand determinant. (a)an increase in the number of cars (b)the economy moves into a recession (c)an increase in the price of car insurance, taxes, maintenance (d)consumer expectations of substantial price increases in gasoline |
Do you agree or disagree with the statement that: “A monopolist always charges the highest possible price
(TCO 2) What effect should each of the following have on the demand for gasoline in a competitive market? State what happens to demand. Explain your reasoning in each case and relate it to a demand determinant.
(a)an increase in the number of cars
(b)the economy moves into a recession
(c)an increase in the price of car insurance, taxes, maintenance
(d)consumer expectations of substantial price increases in gasoline
(Points : 25) |