Explain How Australians Have Such a High Standard of Living

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Essay

Explain how Australians have such a high standard of living despite not having a robust manufacturing sector for exporting finished products.

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Definitions:

Excess Supply

A situation where the quantity of a product offered for sale exceeds the quantity demanded at the current price, often leading to a decrease in price.

Market Equilibrium

Market Equilibrium is the point where the quantity of a good or service supplied equals the quantity demanded, leading to a stable market price.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a specific price.

Wage Rate

The amount of money paid to an employee by an employer for a unit of time worked, often expressed per hour or per year.