Suppose Demand Increases and Supply Decreases

question 126

Multiple Choice

Suppose demand increases and supply decreases. Which of the following will happen?

• A) Equilibrium price will rise, fall, or stay the same while equilibrium quantity will decrease.
• B) Equilibrium price will rise, fall, or stay the same while equilibrium quantity will increase.
• C) Equilibrium quantity will rise, fall, or stay the same and equilibrium price will increase.
• D) Equilibrium quantity will rise, fall, or stay the same while equilibrium price will decrease.
• E) The change in equilibrium price and quantity cannot be determined.

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Definitions:

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