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A certain household possesses R160000 worth of valuables with a 20% probability that there will be burglary that results in R70000 loss of valuables. the household can buy insurance for R15000 to fully cover against the loss from burglary. the utility function is given by U(X)=4X^0.5. what is the fair price of the insurance policy and what is the utility with insurance?

Suppose that the labour supply curve for a large university in a small town is given by w = 40+0.07L where L is number of units of labour per week and w is the weekly wage paid per unit of labour. If the university is currently hiring 1000 units of labour per week, the marginal cost of an additional unit of labour.


A. equals the wage rate

B. equals the wage rate plus 210

C. equals the wage rate plus 70.

D. equals the wage rate plus 140


After graduating from high school, if you have to choose between finding a job or
Enrolling at a college for more specialized training, what factors might you consider
When making your decision
What does each inequality coefficient measure, conceptually? Make sure to compare the definitions of both (3)

Normally, firms behave differently in a perfect competition market structure, explain what changes occur from the short run to the long run 


Suppose a dairy farmer produces and supplies milk in a perfectly competitive market and faces the situation in the short run illustrated by the Figure 2.a given below. Figure 2.b shows the market demand and supply of milk. Using the figure 2, answer the following questions: 

 

a.      Identify the profit maximizing level of output (q*) and the price. 

b.     At profit-maximizing level of quantity, is the firm earning loss or profit? How do you know? (without explanation your answer will not be accepted).  



The price elasticity of demand for chicken is estimated to be -0.45. If the price of chicken increased by
08 percent, what will be the expected percentage decrease in the quantity of chicken sold?

Consider a consumer who goes to movies. While at the movie the consumer wishes to purchase popcorn. The income available with him is $50.

a. Explain the shape of the indifference curve using diagrams

b. Why does the consumer spend the entire budget? Explain the choice of consumer on the diagram


outline the main determinants of quantity demanded and quantity supplied and explain how these interact to determine the market equilibrium.
Consider the market for kiwis in the small open economy of Isoland. This market is characterized by the following,
where Q is quantity of kiwis, and P is the price of a unit of kiwis in dollars:
Domestic Demand: P = 1,000 – 2Q
Domestic Supply: P = (1/2)Q
World Price = $100
Suppose now that Iceland's dictator decides to charge a $5 tariff per pound on imported kiwis. What is the
government’s tariff revenue with this tariff?
a. $2,800
b. $4,500
c. $4,800
d. $6,250
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