If the Price of a Good Is Initially Below the Equilibrium

question 27

Multiple Choice

If the price of a good is initially below the equilibrium level

• A)the supply curve will shift leftward.
• B)the supply curve will shift rightward.
• C)firms supply none of the good.
• D)excess demand exists.

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