Models in economics Flashcards

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What do you think are economic models

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A simplification of the economic relationship to determine an economic theory

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2
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Can models be projected mathematically

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Yessssssssssssssssssss!

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3
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Example of economic models

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The demand of a product increases, the price of it will likely increase

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4
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If I make a model based on an observation-what type of model is it?

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Induction model

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5
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Think of an example of an induction model?

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If the demand for a product decreases, whilst the supply of a product increases, the price of the product should go down

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If I draw a conclusion from my induction model, it is called?

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deduction!!!!!!!!!!!!

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7
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Give an example of deduction

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If the demand of an product decreases- the price of the product decreases

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If the dependent variable has not changed from my deduction- what is it called

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ceteris Paribus

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9
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Give an example of a ceteris paribus

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anything?????

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10
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What is a highly competitive market called

Hint: you are it!!

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a Perfect competition

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11
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In a highly competitive market, what are the consumers/producers called?

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price takers

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