Exhibit 3-2 -If Price Is Below Equilibrium

question 72

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 3-2
-If price is below equilibrium,

• A)demand is too low for equilibrium.
• B)the income and substitution effects will cause the price to rise.
• C)quantity supplied exceeds quantity demanded, and a shortage exists.
• D)quantity demanded exceeds quantity supplied, and a shortage exists.
• E)demand will increase.

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Definitions:

Average Propensity

The ratio of total consumption to total income, indicating the average tendency of consumers to spend their income.

Disposable Income

Net pay after taxes and other deductions, available for spending, saving, or investment.

Consumption

The utilization of products and services by families.

Marginal Propensity

The ratio of the change in an economic variable, such as consumption or saving, to the change in another, typically income.