If the Price of a Good Is Below the Equilibrium

question 175

Multiple Choice

If the price of a good is below the equilibrium price,

• A) suppliers will find inventories building; they will cut output and raise prices.
• B) suppliers will find inventories being depleted. They will increase production and raise prices.
• C) the demand curve will shift down until an equilibrium is established at the existing price.
• D) the supply curve will shift up until an equilibrium is established at the existing price.

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Definitions:

Schachter and Singer's Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that emotions are determined by physiological arousal and the cognitive interpretation of that arousal, emphasizing the role of environmental cues in identifying the type of emotion experienced.

Emotion

A complex psychological state that involves a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response.

LeDoux's Work

Refers to the research by neuroscientist Joseph LeDoux on the neural mechanisms underlying emotion and memory, particularly focused on fear.

Amygdala

A section of the brain that is responsible for detecting fear and preparing for emergency events, playing a key role in the processing of emotions.