Suppose the Market Supply Curve Is Upward Sloping and Market

question 24

Multiple Choice

Suppose the market supply curve is upward sloping and market demand is perfectly inelastic. If the market price is held above the equilibrium level, which of the following statements about the resulting outcome is not true?

• A) The decrease in consumer surplus is fully captured by the producers.
• B) There will be an excess quantity supplied.
• C) Quantity demanded will remain the same.
• D) Quantity demanded will decline.

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