If Demand Decreases and Supply Increases,then the

question 98

Multiple Choice

If demand decreases and supply increases,then the

• A)equilibrium quantity increases but the effect on the equilibrium price is unknown.
• B)equilibrium quantity decreases but the effect on the equilibrium price is unknown.
• C)equilibrium price falls but the effect on equilibrium quantity is unknown.
• D)equilibrium price rises but the effect on equilibrium quantity is unknown.
• E)effect on both equilibrium price and quantity is unknown.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of goods supplied is equal to the quantity of goods demanded in a market, resulting in no surplus or shortage.

Market Mechanism

Tendency in a free market for price to change until the market clears.

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The national government of a federal state, which shares sovereignty with the constituent states or provinces and is typically responsible for national defense, foreign policy, and regulating inter-state commerce.

Equilibrium Price

The market price at which the quantity of a good demanded equals the quantity supplied, leading to market equilibrium.