When People Move to an Area of the World That

question 52

Multiple Choice

When people move to an area of the world that was previously unpopulated,we expect more consumers and more producers to spring up in that area.What would we expect to happen to the price and quantity in the markets where this happens?

• A) The equilibrium price will go up and the equilibrium quantity will go up.
• B) The equilibrium price will go down and equilibrium quantity will be indeterminate.
• C) The equilibrium price will be indeterminate and equilibrium quantity will go up.
• D) The equilibrium price will go up and equilibrium quantity will be indeterminate.
• E) The equilibrium price will be indeterminate and equilibrium quantity will go down.

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Definitions:

Inventory Aggregation

A strategy that combines different items or products into larger groups to simplify inventory management and reduce costs.

Quantity Discounts

Price reductions based on the volume of purchase, incentivizing larger orders.

Cycle Inventory

The portion of inventory that varies directly with lot size, representing the inventory needed to satisfy demand for the product in the period between reorders.

Mission-Critical Products

Items or services that are essential for the successful operation of a business or organization.