A Surplus Exists in the Market When

question 42

Multiple Choice

A surplus exists in the market when

• A)the quantity demanded exceeds the quantity supplied.
• B)supply and demand are equal.
• C)the quantity demanded is less than the quantity supplied.
• D)the equilibrium price is too low.
• E)the supply curve has shifted to the left.

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Definitions:

Coupon Rate

The annual percentage yield of a bond in relation to its face amount.

Yield to Maturity

The expected total yield on a bond when held until it reaches its date of maturity.

Semiannual Coupon

Interest payments made to bondholders twice a year.

Yield

The income return on an investment, such as the interest or dividends received, typically expressed as an annual percentage of the investment cost.