If a Price Is Above Equilibrium

question 56

Multiple Choice

If a price is above equilibrium,

• A)A shortage will cause the price to fall and the quantity supplied to decrease.
• B)A shortage will cause the price to rise and the quantity supplied to increase.
• C)A surplus will cause the price to fall and the quantity supplied to decrease.
• D)A surplus will cause the price to fall and the quantity supplied to increase.

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Definitions:

Marginal Utility

This concept refers to the additional satisfaction or utility that a consumer gains from consuming one more unit of a good or service.

Utility Maximization

The process by which individuals or consumers adjust their consumption of goods and services to achieve the highest level of utility or satisfaction.

Marginal-Utility Schedules

Charts or tables that represent the additional satisfaction or utility a consumer gains from consuming an additional unit of a good or service.

Utility Maximization

A principle in economics that suggests individuals and firms seek to allocate their resources in a way that maximizes their satisfaction or utility.