Which of the Following Is Correct with Respect to the Issue

question 193

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct with respect to the issue of supply and demand?

• A) A demand curve shows that consumers usually demand products of higher quality.
• B) A supply curve shows that businesses will supply more units of a product, but will lower the level of product quality.
• C) It is difficult to achieve an equilibrium price.
• D) When the quantity demanded exceeds the amount supplied, businesses shut down.
• E) None of the statements are correct.

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