When a Market Is in Equilibrium

question 497

Multiple Choice

When a market is in equilibrium,

• A) the number of buyers is exactly equal to the number of sellers.
• B) the supply curve has the same slope as the demand curve.
• C) there is no shortage and no surplus at the equilibrium price.
• D) everyone has all they want of the commodity in question.

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