Microeconomics, Student Value Edition Plus MyLab Economics with Pearson eText - Access Card Package (12th Edition)
Question
Book Icon
Chapter 1, Problem 1SPA

(a)

To determine

The changes in incentives.

(a)

Expert Solution
Check Mark

Explanation of Solution

Apple’s decision about the iTunes increases the customer’s incentive to buy an iPad because the free availability of iTunes with unlimited quantity encourages people to buy the product.

Economics Concept Introduction

Economic incentives: Economic incentive refers to the additional benefit provided in order to achieve the desired economic activity and it also motivates an individual to perform an economical action.

(b)

To determine

Apple’s decision is a microeconomic or a macroeconomic issue.

(b)

Expert Solution
Check Mark

Explanation of Solution

Apple’s decision about the iTunes is a microeconomic decision. The reason is that the decision only affects one company and its market does not affect all the economy.

Economics Concept Introduction

Micro Economics: Microeconomics focuses on several issues such as consumer behavior, producer behavior, market segments, wage determination, and supply and demand of individual. It deals with the smaller units such as individuals, firms, households, and markets.

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Students have asked these similar questions
Use a game tree to illustrate why an aircraft manufacturer may price below the current marginal cost in the short run if it has a steep learning curve.   ​(Hint​: Show that learning by doing lowers its cost in the second​ period.) Part 2 Assume for simplicity the game tree is illustrated in the figure to the right. Pricing below marginal cost reduces profits but gives the incumbent a cost advantage over potential rivals. What is the subgame perfect Nash​ equilibrium?
Answer
M” method  Given the following model, solve by the method of “M”. (see image)
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Economics Today and Tomorrow, Student Edition
Economics
ISBN:9780078747663
Author:McGraw-Hill
Publisher:Glencoe/McGraw-Hill School Pub Co
Text book image
Economics (MindTap Course List)
Economics
ISBN:9781337617383
Author:Roger A. Arnold
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Microeconomics
Economics
ISBN:9781337617406
Author:Roger A. Arnold
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Macroeconomics
Economics
ISBN:9781337617390
Author:Roger A. Arnold
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
EBK HEALTH ECONOMICS AND POLICY
Economics
ISBN:9781337668279
Author:Henderson
Publisher:YUZU
Text book image
MACROECONOMICS FOR TODAY
Economics
ISBN:9781337613057
Author:Tucker
Publisher:CENGAGE L