The Demand Curve for Each Seller's Product in Perfect Competition

question 39

Multiple Choice

The demand curve for each seller's product in perfect competition is horizontal at the market price because

• A)each seller is too small to affect market price.
• B)the price is set by the government.
• C)all the sellers get together and set the price.
• D)all the demanders get together and set the price.

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Definitions:

Market Price

The current value at which a good or service is bought or sold in the market, typically influenced by the forces of supply and demand.

Maximum Price

A price ceiling, often set by regulatory bodies, above which a particular good or service cannot be sold, intended to protect consumers.

Consumer Surplus

The divergence between the price customers are willing to pay and the price they actually pay for a good or service.

Willingness to Pay

The maximum amount an individual is prepared to spend to acquire a good or service or to avoid something undesirable.