Suppose Demand Decreases and Supply Decreases

question 230

Multiple Choice

Suppose demand decreases 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:

Parity Ratio

A measure used in agriculture to compare the relative values of a set of farm products over different years adjusted for inflation.

Prices Received

The amount of money received by producers or sellers in exchange for goods or services in the market.

Prices Paid

Refers to the amount of money expended by a buyer to acquire goods or services.

Parity Ratio

A measure comparing the value of one set of goods or services to another, often used in agriculture and international trade.