Suppose That We Are in a Condition of Fully Flexible

question 29

Essay

Suppose that we are in a condition of fully flexible prices, but production of nails will not go above 6,000 kg/week.What price will nails sell for if market demand is characterized by: (a) P = 5 - 0.5Q, (b) P = 6 - 0.5Q, and (c) P = 4 - 0.5Q, where P is in $/kg and Q is in thousands of kg/week?

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Definitions:

Usury Law

Legal regulations that set maximum interest rates that can be charged on loans to protect consumers against excessively high rates.

Equilibrium Interest Rate

The interest rate at which the demand for money in an economy equals the supply of money, maintaining a balance without excess surplus or shortage.

Market Equilibrium

The state in which market supply equals market demand, leading to price stability.

Economic Profit

The financial gain obtained after subtracting both explicit and implicit costs from total revenue, reflecting the true profitability of a business.