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7. If we look at the demand curve, what type of buyers are represented by the downward sloping
line above the equilibrium price?
9. If we look at the demand curve, what type of buyers are represented by the downward sloping
line below the equilibrium price?
10. If we look at the supply curve, what type of buyers are represented by the upward sloping line
above the equilibrium price?
11. If we look at the supply curve, what type of buyers are represented by the downward sloping
line below the equilibrium price?
12. In class, we looked at some examples of products where this model of supply (upward sloping
supply curve) and demand (downward sloping demand curve) does not determine the
equilibrium price. Please identify one example of this and state why you believe this product
is not represented by the model in the video.
13. Economic theory is a simple model. It is a valuable tool for making marketing decisions only
when the model accurately represents a market. Please think about your experiences as a
consumer and describe a situation where supply & demand works as shown in this video.
14. Please think about your experiences as a consumer and describe a situation where supply &
demand does not work as shown in this video.