Economic Perspectives

An introduction to U.S. macroeconomic policy issues, such as how we use monetary and fiscal policies to promote economic growth, low unemployment, and low inflation.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

ceteris paribus

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" Ceteris paribus " is a Latin phrase that is generally translated as "all other things being equal" or "with all o...
Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Supply & Demand - Questions for Further Study

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1. Using supply & demand. Use supply and demand analysis to illustrate the likely effects of a hurricane in Florida on the equilibrium ...
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Monday, May 26, 2008

Rent Controls

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INSERT DIAGRAM HERE. Rent Controls Many cities in the United States and the rest of the world have rent controls. The primary motive for re...
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Sunday, May 25, 2008

Price Ceilings

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A price ceiling sets a maximum price that can be legally charged in a market. It is binding if the price ceiling is below the equilibrium p...
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Saturday, May 24, 2008

Minimum Wage Laws

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INSERT DIAGRAM HERE The Minimum Wage Should we have a minimum wage in the United States? Most people who support minimum wage laws feel they...
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Friday, May 23, 2008

Price Floors

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INSERT DIAGRAM HERE
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Thursday, May 22, 2008

Price Controls

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INSERT DIAGRAM HERE Economists use supply and demand analysis to examine most issues that affect the economy. For example, the supply &...
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Wednesday, May 21, 2008

A Decrease in Supply & Demand

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When supply and demand both decrease, the equilibrium quantity will decrease, but the equilibrium price may be unchanged, increase or decrea...
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Tuesday, May 20, 2008

A Decrease in Supply & an Increase in Demand

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Click on the illustration to enlarge it. A decrease in supply is illustrated by a shift of the supply curve to the left. A decrease in supp...
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Monday, May 19, 2008

An Increase in Supply & a Decrease in Demand

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Both curves shift in this case. An increase in supply is illustrated by a shift of the supply curve to the right. An increase in supply can...
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Sunday, May 18, 2008

An Increase in Supply & Demand

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Both curves shift in this case. An increase in supply is illustrated by a shift of the supply curve to the right. An increase in supply can...
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Saturday, May 17, 2008

Shifts in Supply & Demand

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INSERT DIAGRAM HERE.
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Friday, May 16, 2008

A Decrease in Supply

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Click on the diagram above to enlarge it. An decrease in supply is represented by a shift of the supply curve to the left. Ceteris paribus ,...
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An Increase in Supply

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An increase in supply is represented by a shift of the supply curve to the right. Ceteris paribus , in the new equilibrium: Supply has incre...
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Shifts in Supply

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INSERT DIAGRAM HERE. How Shifts in SUPPLY Affect the Market Equilibrium The following example illustrates how a change in supply changes the...
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JOHN BUCK
Jacksonville, Florida
I am a professor of economics at Jacksonville University, where I teach courses in introductory economics, comparative economic development, and globalization. I use this blog to keep in touch with my current and former students. Teachers and students at other schools, as well as others interested in economic issues, are welcome to use this resource.
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