Foundations
Demand
Demand II
Supply
Flat Tax vs Progressive Tax
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What is the first rule of economics?
Unlimited wants, limited resources
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What is the definition of a “market”?
A place where people buy AND sell goods or services. Examples: Costco, Flea Market, Amazon.com, Target, Stock Market
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What is the definition of a “neutral good”?
Demand stays the same, as income goes down or up Example: Toothpaste
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What is the definition of a “supply”?
Willingness and ability of a seller to produce a good or service Example: Tapia knows how to play volleyball (kind of), he has a volleyball, volleyball net, and he is willing to teach volleyball to kids. Tapia has everything to "supply" a kids volleyball class.
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What is a "Flat Tax"?
Everybody pays the same percentage of their income, no matter how much their income. Ex: Both workers pay 10% flat tax Worker 1 makes $20,000 per year [$2,000/year in taxes] Worker 2 makes $500,000 per year [$50,000/year in taxes]
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What is the definition of a "want"?
Something we desire/want to have Example: Mr. T. wants to go to the Giants game
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What is the definition of “demand”?
When you want something AND have the ability to buy it. Example: I want a Coca-cola AND I have $5, so I have the ability to buy it.
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What is the definition of a “complimentary good”?
When you buy one thing, you will probably buy this too. Example 1: Hot dogs and Hot dog buns Example 2: Salt and Pepper Example 3: Car and Gasoline
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What is the equation for the "Law of Supply"?
If P ^ then Qs ^ If P v then Qs v P = Price Qs = Quantity Supplied
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What is a Progressive Tax?
As your income goes up, the tax percentage you pay goes up. Ex: Worker 1 pays 6%, while worker 2 pays 40% Worker 1 makes $20,000 per year [$1,200/year in taxes] Worker 2 makes $500,000 per year [$200,000/year in taxes]
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What is the definition of a “resource”?
Something used to produce a product or service. Example: Wood, plastic, water, capitol ($), labor, water, etc.
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Draw the equation for Law of Demand.
If P^ then Qd v If Pv then Qd ^ P = Price Qd = Quantity Demanded
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What are five examples of "substitute good".
Coke and Pepsi Corolla and Civic Tylenol and Advil Starbucks and Peet's Safeway and Albertson's many, many, many more!
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What is an example of "direct relationship"?
If it rains on Monday, their will be more traffic on Monday or If I eat food, I am not hungry
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True or False: Flat Tax favors the wealthy.
True
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What is the definition of a “scarcity”?
When our wants are greater than our resources
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What is the definition of a “normal good”?
Demand goes up, as income goes up. Example: Baseball game tickets
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Elastic Demand: If P^ then TR ____? If Pv then TR _____?
Elastic Demand: It P^ then TR v If Pv then TR ^
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What is the definition of a “subsidy”?
When the government pays for certain actions or things Example: 1. The U.S. Federal government subsidizes corn for farmers 2. CA State government subsidizes college tuition for Community/Junior College students.
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True or False: Progressive Tax favors the poor
True
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How many goods, services, or both goods AND services are there? Cell phone Chair Wallet Car Massage Childcare Food College Gardener Dentist
5 Goods 4 Services 1 Good and Service
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What is the definition of an “inferior good”?
Demand goes down, as income goes up Example: McDonald's burger (inferior) vs Applebee's burger
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Inelastic Demand: If P^ then TR ___? If Pv then TR ___?
Inelastic Demand: If P^ then TR ^ If Pv then TR v
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What is the definition of a “quota”?
A legal limit on the number of units that can enter the country or a set number you must reach. http://www.freshplaza.com/article/122010/EU-to-increase-Chinese-garlic-import-quota Simona's daily quota is to complete three houses
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Does America have a Flat Tax or Progressive Tax system?
America has a Progressive Tax system