Assume That Supply Increases Slightly and Demand Increases Greatly

question 15

Multiple Choice

Assume that supply increases slightly and demand increases greatly. Which of the following will happen?

• A) Equilibrium price will fall and equilibrium quantity will rise.
• B) Equilibrium price will rise and equilibrium quantity will fall.
• C) Equilibrium price will rise and equilibrium quantity will rise.
• D) Equilibrium price will fall and equilibrium quantity will fall.
• E) Neither equilibrium price nor equilibrium quantity will change.

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Definitions:

Diminish

To decrease or make smaller in size, importance, or intensity.

Excludability

The characteristic displayed by those goods and services for which sellers are able to prevent nonbuyers from obtaining benefits.

Consuming

Consuming involves using up goods or services by purchasing, eating, or utilizing them to satisfy needs or wants.

Good

A material item or service that satisfies a need or desire and is available for purchase or trade.