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:

Break-Even Level

The point at which total costs and total revenue are equal, meaning there is no net loss or gain, and the initial investment has been recovered.

Derived-Demand Inventory

Inventory levels that are based on the anticipated demand for finished goods, driving the demand for raw materials as well.

Anticipated Finished Goods

The forecasted amount of products that will be completed and ready for sale at the end of a production cycle.

Restocking Inventory

The process of replenishing goods or materials within a business to ensure sufficient supply for operation or sale.