Assume That the Equilibrium Price for a Good Is $5

question 29

Multiple Choice

Assume that the equilibrium price for a good is $5. If the market price is $10, a:

• A) shortage causes the price to decline towards $5.
• B) surplus causes the price to rise above $10.
• C) shortage causes the price to rise above $10.
• D) surplus causes the price to decline towards $5.

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