Microeconomics: Online Textbook

The Microeconomics Online Textbook covers supply and demand, market structures, and consumer behavior. Designed as a quick-reference tool, it simplifies complex ideas with clear explanations, real-world examples, and applications. Whether studying competition or elasticity, this resource connects theory to everyday decisions.

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Unit 2

Microeconomics

2.1

Sub-Topic 2.1

Demand

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Unit 2: Microeconomics

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2.2

Sub-Topic 2.2

Supply

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Market Equilibrium

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2.4

Sub-Topic 2.4

Elasticities of Demand

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Elasticity of Supply

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Sub-Topic 2.6

Consumer & Producer Surplus

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Sub-Topic 2.7

Government Intervention

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Market Structures

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Cost, Revenue & Profit

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Sub-Topic 2.10

Market Failures

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Sub-Topic 2.11

Income Redistribution

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