CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

1.1 Why Managerial Economics Is Relevant for Managers

 Economics is the study of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and
services.

 Managerial Economics applies economic principles to business decision-making.

 Scarcity of resources requires optimal decision-making.

1.2 Managerial Economics Is Applicable to Different Types of Organizations

 For-profit firms aim to maximize profits.

 Nonprofits and government agencies also apply managerial economics to allocate resources
efficiently.

1.3 The Focus of This Book

 Provides tools and models for managerial decision-making.

 Based mostly on microeconomics (firm-level decision-making) but includes macroeconomic

1.4 How to Read This Book

 Apply economic principles to real-world business decisions.

 Use models and simplified representations to guide decisions.

CHAPTER 2: KEY MEASURES AND RELATIONSHIPS

2.1 Revenue, Cost, and Profit

 Revenue (R): R=P×QR = P \times Q (Price × Quantity Sold)

 Cost (C):

o Fixed Costs (F): Do not change with production.

o Variable Costs (V): Change with production level.

o Total Cost (TC): C=F+VQC = F + VQ

 Profit (π): π=R−C=(P×Q)−(F+VQ)\pi = R - C = (P \times Q) - (F + VQ)

2.2 Economic vs. Accounting Measures of Cost and Profit

 Accounting Profit = Revenue – Explicit Costs.

 Economic Profit = Accounting Profit – Opportunity Costs.

 Sunk Costs: Costs already incurred and should be ignored in decision-making.

2.3 Revenue, Cost, and Profit Functions

2.4 Breakeven Analysis

 Breakeven Quantity (Q_BE): QBE=FP−VQ_{BE} = \frac{F}{P - V} (Fixed Cost / Unit

2.5 The Impact of Price Changes

 Demand changes when price changes (Law of Demand).

 Demand Curve: Shows the relationship between price and quantity demanded.

2.6 Marginal Analysis

 Marginal Revenue (MR): MR=ΔRΔQMR = \frac{\Delta R}{\Delta Q}

 Marginal Cost (MC): MC=ΔCΔQMC = \frac{\Delta C}{\Delta Q}

 Optimal Production Rule: Produce where MR = MC.

2.7 The Conclusion for Our Students

 The students decide to adjust their pricing based on marginal analysis to maximize profit.

2.8 The Shutdown Rule

 Shutdown Rule: If price per unit < Average Variable Cost (AVC), shut down immediately.

2.9 Business Objectives

 Firms should maximize economic profit to remain viable.

 Maximizing firm value benefits owners and stakeholders.

CHAPTER 3: DEMAND AND PRICING

3.1 Theory of the Consumer

 Consumers maximize satisfaction (utility) given their income constraints.

 Law of Demand: Price ↑ → Demand ↓; Price ↓ → Demand ↑.

 Substitution Effect: Consumers shift to cheaper alternatives when price increases.

 Income Effect: Higher prices reduce consumers’ purchasing power.

 Giffen Goods: Rare exception where price ↑ → demand ↑ (due to strong income effect).

3.2 Is the Theory of the Consumer Realistic?

 People don’t always optimize, but bounded rationality means they try to make the best
possible choices.

3.3 Determinants of Demand

 Price (most important factor).

 Marketing Mix (promotion, location, and distribution).

o Substitutes: Price of A ↑ → Demand for B ↑.

o Complements: Price of A ↑ → Demand for B ↓.

 Consumer Income:

o Normal Goods: Income ↑ → Demand ↑.

o Inferior Goods: Income ↑ → Demand ↓.

 Demographics and External Factors: Changes in population, trends, and economic activity
affect demand.

3.4 Modeling Consumer Demand

 Demand models estimate how changes in price, income, or marketing affect sales.

 Uses regression analysis to predict demand.

3.5 Elasticity of Demand

 Price Elasticity of Demand (Ed): Ed=%Change in Quantity Demanded%Change in PriceE_d = \

o Elastic Demand (Ed>1E_d > 1) → consumers are very responsive to price changes.

o Inelastic Demand (Ed<1E_d < 1) → consumers are less sensitive to price changes.

o Unit Elastic (Ed=1E_d = 1) → proportional change in demand.

 Income Elasticity: Measures response to income changes.

 Cross-Price Elasticity: Measures response to price changes of related goods.

3.6 Price Discrimination

 First-Degree: Charging each customer the max they’re willing to pay.

 Second-Degree: Discounts for bulk buying.

 Third-Degree: Different prices for different customer groups (e.g., student/senior discounts).

CHAPTER 4: COST AND PRODUCTION

4.1 Average Cost Curves

 Average Total Cost (ATC): ATC=CQATC = \frac{C}{Q}

 Average Variable Cost (AVC): AVC=Total Variable CostQAVC = \frac{\text{Total Variable

 Average Fixed Cost (AFC): AFC=Fixed CostQAFC = \frac{\text{Fixed Cost}}{Q}

 Marginal Cost (MC): MC=ΔCΔQMC = \frac{\Delta C}{\Delta Q}

o MC intersects ATC and AVC at their minimum points.

 Economies of Scale: As production increases, cost per unit decreases.

 Diseconomies of Scale: After a point, increasing production raises costs.

4.3 Economies of Scope

 Producing multiple products together reduces costs (e.g., a bakery making bread and
cakes).

4.4 Cost vs. Resource Approach to Production Planning

 Cost-Based Approach: Focuses on minimizing production costs.

 Resource-Based Approach: Focuses on optimizing input use.

4.5 Marginal Revenue Product (MRP) and Derived Demand

 MRP = additional revenue from one more unit of input.

 Firms hire workers until MRP = wage rate.

4.6 Productivity and the Learning Curve

 Over time, workers become more efficient, reducing costs.

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