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Introducing EconLog Price Theory – Econlib

Last updated: September 18, 2024 9:42 am
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Reviving Price Theory with Professor Bryan Cutsinger

Editor’s Note: You may have heard that price theory needs a revival. We agree. The economic way of thinking has of late been subsumed by mathematical analysis absent intuition. Fortunately, Professor Bryan Cutsinger is here to help. We are happy to present this first in what will [for now] be a monthly series in which Cutsinger presents price theory questions for your consideration.

Professor Cutsinger will be present for two weeks for feedback in the Comments section, helping you to “solve” each problem. We can’t wait to see your responses!

Question 1:

In his book, Basic Economics, Thomas Sowell (2015) writes, “the price which one producer is willing to pay for any given ingredient becomes the price that other producers are forced to pay for that same ingredient” (p. 20). With that quote in mind, consider the following scenario:

The demand to drink milk rises while the demand for milk in the form of cheese, ice cream, and yogurt remains the same. Assume that the supply of milk is perfectly inelastic. Explain why the elasticities of demand for milk in these other uses determine how much milk will be reallocated from these uses for direct consumption.

Price theory is a fundamental concept in economics that helps us understand how prices are determined in a market economy. Professor Bryan Cutsinger is leading the charge in reviving this important theory and guiding students through thought-provoking questions to enhance their understanding.

In the first question posed by Professor Cutsinger, he references Thomas Sowell’s statement about the interconnectedness of prices in a market. Using the example of the milk market, where the demand for drinking milk increases while the demand for milk in other forms like cheese, ice cream, and yogurt remains constant, we can explore the concept of elasticities of demand.

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When the demand for drinking milk rises, producers will need to reallocate their milk supply to meet this increased demand. The elasticities of demand for milk in cheese, ice cream, and yogurt will determine how much milk can be shifted from these products to direct consumption. If the demand for milk in these other products is relatively inelastic, meaning consumers are less responsive to price changes, producers may struggle to reallocate a significant amount of milk to meet the rising demand for drinking milk.

On the other hand, if the demand for milk in cheese, ice cream, and yogurt is more elastic, producers can more easily divert their milk supply to meet the increased demand for drinking milk. Understanding these demand elasticities is crucial in determining the dynamics of resource allocation in response to changing market conditions.

Professor Cutsinger’s question challenges us to think critically about how prices and demand interplay in a market economy, showcasing the importance of price theory in analyzing real-world economic scenarios. We look forward to engaging with Professor Cutsinger and our fellow readers in exploring these thought-provoking questions and deepening our understanding of economic principles.

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