What Effect Will Each of the Following Have Upon the Supply

question 45

Essay

What effect will each of the following have upon the supply of television sets? Explain your reasoning in each case.(a) an increase in the price of electronic equipment used in producing television sets
(b) a decline in the number of firms producing television sets
(c) a large new tariff on imported Japanese TV sets
(d) new inexpensive satellite dishes which make televisions more popular among consumers

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Definitions:

Income Effect

is the change in an individual's or economy's income and how that change will impact the quantity demanded of a good or service.

Substitution Effect

The change in consumption patterns due to a change in relative prices, leading consumers to replace more expensive items with less expensive ones.

Marginal Utility Data

Information regarding the incremental benefit or satisfaction gained from consuming an additional unit of a good or service.

Utility Maximization

Utility maximization refers to the concept in economics where individuals or entities choose the allocation of resources to maximize their satisfaction or happiness.