If an Economy Is Producing a Level of Output Which

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Multiple Choice

If an economy is producing a level of output which is higher than the equilibrium level, planned expenditures ________ total output and ________ goods and services are being produced than are being demanded.

• A) exceed; more
• B) exceed; fewer
• C) are less than; more
• D) are less than; fewer

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually pay.

Equilibrium

A state in which market supply and demand balance each other, and as a result, prices become stable.

Market

A venue or mechanism where buyers and sellers come together to exchange goods, services, or information.

Price

The amount of money required to purchase a good or service, determined by factors such as demand, supply, and production costs.