Assume That the Current Market Price Is Below the Market

question 102

Multiple Choice

Assume that the current market price is below the market clearing level. We would expect:

• A) a surplus to accumulate.
• B) downward pressure on the current market price.
• C) upward pressure on the current market price.
• D) lower production during the next time period.

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