In Free and Competitive Markets, Surpluses Are Eliminated by

question 88

Multiple Choice

In free and competitive markets, surpluses are eliminated by

• A) price decreases.
• B) price increases.
• C) government purchases.
• D) government price controls.
• E) black markets.

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Definitions:

Pay Scale

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Employee Compensation Strategy

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