A Shortage Will Occur If

question 102

Multiple Choice

A shortage will occur if:

• A)the quantity being supplied at a given price is less than the quantity demanded at that price.
• B)the quantity being demanded at a given price exceeds the quantity supplied at that price.
• C)there are not enough buyers in the market.
• D)there are only inexperienced firms in the market.

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