3.1.2 Resource allocation

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What is a market?

place where buyers and sellers interact to set a price, d/s of scarce products

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What is price mechanism?

consumers & producers interact to determine price, which determines allocation of resources.

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Functions of price

rationing, signaling, incentive

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Rationing

Products only for those who can afford it

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Signaling

something about the g/s that is important to buyers.

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Incentive

A sign for a supplier to provide it, eg price rises.

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Product market

final goods/services sold

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Factor market

unfinished goods sold

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Specialisation

firms focusing on producing one g/s

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Division of labour

Separating work into no. of small tasks