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Theory of Demand and Supply

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What happened to a supply curve when supply goes down?

a)

moves left

b)

moves rights

c)

moves up

d)

moves down

2.

The shift in the supply curve from S0 to S1 shows ; _______________.

a)

an increase in supply.

b)

a decrease in supply.

c)

an expansion in supply.

d)

a contraction in supply.

3.

The definition of demand in an economic perspective is ________________.

a)

the desire to purchase goods and services at a certain price.

b)

the desire of all individuals in a market to purchase goods.

c)

the desire of an individual to obtain goods and services, supported by the ability to pay a certain price.

d)

he ability of an individual to spend his/her income to purchase goods and services.

4.
Jennifer Lopez is seen wearing a new short and sleek dress. People now want this dress. Which demand determinant is this most likely to fall under?
a)
Change in Consumer Income
b)
Change in Consumer Tastes
c)
Change in Price of Substitute Good
d)
Change in Consumer Price Expectations
5.
What does this curve represent?
a)
demand
b)
supply
c)
equilibrium
d)
shortage
6.
Farmers in California have had wonderful weather. They have produced the largest crop of watermelons in years. What will happen to the price of watermelons?
a)
The price will go up.
b)
The price will go down.
7.

Mr Coyote goes to the ticket booth to buy tickets for a Spurs game. Mr. Coyote is told that the game is sold out and no tickets are available. Which best explains why there are no basketball tickets available?

a)

The arena forgot to print enough tickets.

b)

The supply of tickets was greater than the demand.

c)

The arena charged too much money for each ticket.

d)

The demand for tickets was greater than the supply.

8.

If a wave of Peruvian immigrants migrated to south Florida, how might this affect the demand for Peruvian goods in the region?

a)

Demand would increase

b)

Demand would decrease

c)

Demand would be unchanged

d)

Quantity Demanded would increase

9.

Suppliers will normally offer more for sale at high prices and less for sale at lower prices

a)

Quantity supplied

b)

Law of Supply

c)

total production

d)

short run

10.
The diagram represents a
a)
increase in demand
b)
decrease in demand