When Does a Decrease in Supply Raise the Price More

question 89

Essay

When does a decrease in supply raise the price more: When demand is elastic or when demand is inelastic? When OPEC decreases the supply of oil, the price of gasoline skyrockets. Hence is the demand for gasoline elastic or inelastic?

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Definitions:

Merchandising Firm

A business entity that purchases goods in their completed form and sells them to customers without further processing or manufacturing.

Raw Materials Inventory

Raw materials inventory represents the cost of materials that are in stock but have not yet been processed into finished goods.

Direct Labor Cost

The compensation and associated costs for workers directly engaged in the manufacturing of products or services.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the production process, such as utilities, maintenance, and salaries of supervisors.