3. Efficiency in production and consumption levelsConsider an economy that only produces and consumes soy and vegetables (in perfectly competitive markets). Theproduction possibility frontier for this economy is shown on the following graph (labeled P), along with theindifference curve reflecting the preferences of people in this economy (U1).Initially, the ratio of the prices of the two goods is given by the black budget line (X symbols). (Note: Hover yourcursor over the line to see the slope.)SOY (Bushels)1086 P4202B4You can see that at the current prices, a vegetable isdemand the quantities of vegetables and soy given by pointquantities given by pointto the price of vegetables.68U1IBudget10VEGETABLES (Pieces)Aa Aaexpensive as a bushel of soy, and consumerswhile producers choose to produce the. In order to reach a general equilibrium, the price of soy mustJArelative

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You can see that at the current prices, a vegetable is demand the quantities of vegetables and soy given by point quantities given by point to the price of vegetables. expensive as a bushel of soy, and consumers , while producers choose to produce the . In order to reach a general equilibrium, the price of soy must relative

You can see that at the current prices, a vegetable is demand the quantities of vegetables and soy given by point quantities given by point to the price of vegetables. expensive as a bushel of soy, and consumers , while producers choose to produce the . In order to reach a general equilibrium, the price of soy must relative

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Chapter6: Demand Relationships Among Goods

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