In Which of the Following Situations Will Both Market Clearing

question 395

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations will both market clearing price and the equilibrium quantity increase?

• A) an increase in demand with no change in supply
• B) an increase in supply with no change in demand
• C) a decrease in supply with no change in demand
• D) a decrease in demand with no change in supply

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Definitions:

Elastic

A characteristic of goods where their demand or supply changes significantly when the price changes.

Monopolistic Competitor

A market structure where many firms offer products or services that are similar but not perfect substitutes, allowing for some degree of market power.

Excess Capacity

describes a situation where a firm produces less than its total output capacity, usually resulting in inefficiencies and higher production costs.

Economic Profit

The difference between total revenue and total economic costs, including both explicit and implicit costs, reflecting the true profitability of a firm.