Which of the Following Occurs When a Shortage Occurs in the Market

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs when a shortage occurs in the market for a good?

• A) Quantity demanded exceeds quantity supplied and the market mechanism pushes the price up, which in turn encourages more production and less consumption.
• B) Quantity supplied exceeds quantity demanded and the price falls, which encourages more production and less consumption.
• C) Quantity demanded exceeds quantity supplied and the market mechanism pushes the price down, which encourages more production and less consumption.
• D) Quantity supplied exceeds quantity demanded and the price rises, which encourages more production and less consumption.

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Business Transaction

An interaction between two or more parties that involves the exchange of goods, services, or information for the purpose of conducting business.

Legal Entity

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Liability

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Assignment

The passing of obligations, rights, or property from one individual to another.