Using Two Graphs, Illustrate How a Positive Technological Change in the Market

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Essay

Using two graphs, illustrate how a positive technological change in the market for notebook computers could eliminate short-run economic profit for a firm in that market.On the first graph, use a supply and demand graph to illustrate the positive technological change.On the second graph, use demand, ATC, MC, and MR curves to illustrate the elimination of economic profit resulting from the positive technological change.Explain what is taking place in each graph.

Understand the basic assumptions underlying economic theories, including the maximization of profits by firms.

Grasp the importance and process of testing and revising economic theories to describe economic behavior.

Recognize the trade-offs faced by firms in production decisions.

Distinguish between normative and positive economic analysis.

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Definitions:

Gross Profit

is the financial gain obtained after subtracting the cost of goods sold (COGS) from total revenue.

Sales Revenues

The income earned by a company from its sales of goods or the provision of services, before any costs or expenses are deducted.

Gross Profit Margin

A financial ratio that indicates the percentage of revenue that exceeds the cost of goods sold, reflecting the efficiency of a company in managing its production and labor costs.