Which of the Following Real-World Situations Is the Result of Excess

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following real-world situations is the result of excess capacity in a monopolistically competitive market?

• A)A factory producing women's clothing produces more than it can sell during a season.
• B)Gas stations with infrequently used pumps are located at all four corners of an intersection.
• C)A retail auto tire store orders too much inventory.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services that is supplied and demanded at the equilibrating price in a market.

Positive Externality

A beneficial effect experienced by a third party due to a transaction or activity they were not involved in.

Property Values

The worth of real estate as determined by market conditions and the property's condition, location, and other factors.

Renovates

The process of improving or updating a building, room, or structure to make it more attractive or functional.