LS16 - Price Mechanism Flashcards

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Functions

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Rationing
Signalling
Incentivise

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Rationing

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When supply drops price increases so only those who can afford it can buy it

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Incentivise

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Prices rises incentivise firms to focus production of that products for profit

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4
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Signalling

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Price changes signal to producers whether to produce more or less

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