Which of the Following Would Cause Both the Equilibrium Price

question 146

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would cause both the equilibrium price and equilibrium quantity of barley (assume that barley is an inferior good) to increase?

• A)an increase in consumer income
• B)a drought that sharply reduces barley output
• C)a decrease in consumer income
• D)unusually good weather that results in a bumper crop of barley

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Definitions:

Public Good

A public good is a commodity or service that is provided without profit to all members of a society, either by the government or a private individual or organization.

Private Good

A product or service that is consumed by an individual and cannot be used simultaneously by another individual.

Marginal Rate of Substitution

The rate at which a consumer can substitute one good for another while maintaining the same level of utility or satisfaction.

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