Supply, Demand, and Price Equilibrium
An introduction to market forces, examining how supply and demand interact to determine prices. Students graph basic curves to visualize market equilibrium.
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An introduction to market forces, examining how supply and demand interact to determine prices. Students graph basic curves to visualize market equilibrium.
Key Questions
- What factors affect consumer demand?
- How do producers decide how much of a good to supply?
- How is the market equilibrium price determined?
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