There Are Two Universities, a and B, in a City

question 209

Multiple Choice

There are two universities, A and B, in a city. Tuition rises at University A and, as a result, the demand for attending University B rises. It follows that educational services at the two universities are

• A)complements.
• B)normal goods.
• C)inferior goods.
• D)substitutes.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded by consumers equals the quantity supplied by producers, establishing market balance.

Equilibrium Quantity

The level of goods or services supplied matches the consumer demand at the price which establishes market equilibrium.

Preset Price

refers to a price that is established in advance and does not change in response to market conditions or negotiation.

Price Ceiling

A legal maximum price set by the government on certain goods and services to prevent prices from becoming too high.