Spot price of West Texas Intermediate in relation to the price of Brent Crude. Historically price differences between Brent and other index crudes have been based on physical differences in crude oil specifications and short-term variations in supply and demand.
When does market failure occur? Whenever resources are not allocated efficiently. ie. total surplus is not maximised. What are the main types of market failure?
Market equilibrium occurs where supply = demand. When the market is in equilibrium, there is no tendency for prices to change. We say the market clearing price has been achieved; A market occurs where buyers and sellers meet to exchange money for goods. The price mechanism refers to how supply and demand interact to set the market price and amount of goods sold