Define a Substituted Contract and Describe How It Affects an Agreement

question 35

Essay

Define a substituted contract and describe how it affects an agreement.

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Definitions:

Shortage

A market condition where the demand for a product or service exceeds its supply, often leading to higher prices or queuing.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good demanded equals the quantity of the good supplied.

Surplus

A situation where there is excess of supply over demand in the market, leading to downward pressure on prices.

Decrease in Demand

A situation where consumers are willing and able to purchase less of a good or service at any given price, often reflected in a leftward shift of the demand curve.