Microeconomics and the Laws of Supply and Demand

Complete one of the following options:

Option 1:

Complete the Supply and Demand Simulation.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper summarizing the content of the simulation and address the following: 

• Identify two microeconomics and two macroeconomics principles or concepts from the simulation/video.

• Explain why you have categorized these selected principles or concepts as microeconomics or macroeconomics.

• Identify at least one shift of the supply curve and one shift of the demand curve in the simulation/video.

• Explain what causes the shifts, and how each shift affects the price, quantity, and decision making.

  Include responses to the following: 

• How might you apply what you learned about supply and demand from the simulation/video to your workplace or your understanding of a real-world product with which you are familiar?

• How do the concepts of microeconomics help you understand the factors that affect shifts in supply and demand on equilibrium price and quantity?

• How do the concepts of macroeconomics help you understand the factors that affect shifts in supply and demand on the equilibrium price and quantity?

• How does the price elasticity of demand affect a consumer's purchasing and the firm's pricing strategy as it relates to the simulation/video?

  Cite a minimum of 3 peer reviewed sources.

  Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

   

  Option 2:

  Watch the Khan Academy Video "Changes in Market Equilibrium" located in the Week 1 Khan Academy Videos.

  Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper summarizing the content of the simulation and address the following: 

• Identify two microeconomics and two macroeconomics principles or concepts from the simulation/video.

• Explain why you have categorized these selected principles or concepts as microeconomics or macroeconomics.

• Identify at least one shift of the supply curve and one shift of the demand curve in the simulation/video.

• Explain what causes the shifts, and how each shift affects the price, quantity, and decision making.

  Include responses to the following: 

• How might you apply what you learned about supply and demand from the simulation/video to your workplace or your understanding of a real-world product with which you are familiar?

• How do the concepts of microeconomics help you understand the factors that affect shifts in supply and demand on equilibrium price and quantity?

• How do the concepts of macroeconomics help you understand the factors that affect shifts in supply and demand on the equilibrium price and quantity?

• How does the price elasticity of demand affect a consumer's purchasing and the firm's pricing strategy as it relates to the simulation/video?

  Cite a minimum of 3 peer reviewed sources.

  Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.