When the Consumer Confidence Index Is Greater Than 100 Prior

question 85

Multiple Choice

When the Consumer Confidence Index is greater than 100 prior to an election, Americans tend to

• A)vote for third-party presidential candidates.
• B)vote for the incumbent party's presidential candidate.
• C)vote against the incumbent party's presidential candidate.
• D)abstain from voting.

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Definitions:

Shortage

A situation in which the demand for a product or service exceeds the supply available at a particular price.

Non-price Factors

Variables other than price that affect the demand and supply of goods and services, such as consumer preferences, income, and technology.

Price Ceiling

A legal maximum price that can be charged for a good or service, intended to protect consumers from high prices.

Quantity Supplied

Quantity supplied refers to the total amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to sell at a given price over a specific time period.