Suppose That the Equilibrium Price of Blackberries Is $3 Per

question 11

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the equilibrium price of blackberries is $3 per pound, and the price of black raspberries (a substitute for blackberries) increases. What happens in the market for blackberries?

• A) An excess supply of blackberries at $3 per pound leads to an increase in quantity demanded and a decrease in quantity supplied.
• B) The demand curve for blackberries shifts to the right, reflecting an increase in both the equilibrium price and the quantity.
• C) An excess demand of blackberries at $3 per pound results in a new equilibrium price that is less than $3 per pound.
• D) The demand curve for blackberries decreases, reducing the equilibrium price and raising the equilibrium quantity.

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Definitions:

Uniform Commercial Code

A comprehensive set of laws governing commercial transactions in the United States, designed to standardize laws across states and simplify the legal aspects of buying and selling goods.

Ex-Ship

A shipping term indicating the seller's responsibility ends when the goods are made available to the buyer on board the ship at the destination port.

Risk of Loss

The potential for losing ownership or value in an asset, often discussed in the context of goods during shipment or transactions.

Place of Shipment

The location agreed upon by the seller and buyer from where the seller will ship the goods.