Following Adjustments to a New Equilibrium in a Market, the Equilibrium

question 50

Multiple Choice

Following adjustments to a new equilibrium in a market, the equilibrium quantity remains unchanged, but the market clearing price is now lower. Which of the following could definitely have caused this outcome?

• A) Demand and supply both increased.
• B) Demand and supply both decreased.
• C) Demand increased, and supply decreased.
• D) Demand decreased, and supply increased.

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