EBK INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS AND ITS
EBK INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS AND ITS
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ISBN: 9781305176386
Author: Snyder
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 1A.5, Problem 1TTA
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To explain the operation of OPEC in term of demand and supply model.

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The following figure shows the effects on supply and demand:

  EBK INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS AND ITS, Chapter 1A.5, Problem 1TTA

In the case of the oil market, when supply decreases, the response depends on the time horizon. The operation of OPEC varies in the short-run and in the long run.

Fig A. shows that when the demand and supply is inelastic, then the shift in supply curve (S1 to S2) leads to a greater increase in price.

However, in the long run, when supply and demand is elastic, then shift in supply curve (S1 to S2) in fig b. leads to a small increase in price (P1 to P2). Thus, in the shortrun, the price increases to at a greater degree as compared to the long run.

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