Price Change Consequences
Effects of price movements on supply, demand, and market equilibrium.
Real World
When oil prices spiked after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, UK petrol demand fell as drivers reduced journeys, while oil producers increased output to capitalise on higher revenues.
Exam Focus
For 'evaluate' questions on price changes, consider whether demand or supply is elastic — this determines the size of the consequence.
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