Consider the Global Market for Some Mineral,X

question 49

Multiple Choice

Consider the global market for some mineral,X.In January,2014,the equilibrium price and quantity were P = $27 per unit and Q = 140 million units.In January,2016,the equilibrium price and quantity were P = $35 per unit and Q = 110 million units.Which of the following is the best possible explanation for this change in market equilibrium?

• A)There has been an increase in demand for mineral X.
• B)There has been a decrease in supply of mineral X.
• C)There has been a decrease in global demand for mineral X.
• D)There has been a simultaneous increase in demand and increase in supply for mineral X.
• E)there has been a simultaneous increase in supply and decrease in demand for mineral X.

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