Assume in a Competitive Market That Price Is Initially Above

question 116

Multiple Choice

Assume in a competitive market that price is initially above the equilibrium level. We can predict that price will

• A) decrease, quantity demanded will decrease, and quantity supplied will increase.
• B) decrease and quantity demanded and quantity supplied will both decrease.
• C) decrease, quantity demanded will increase, and quantity supplied will decrease.
• D) increase, quantity demanded will decrease, and quantity supplied will increase.

---

Definitions:

Economic Profit

The balance a firm holds after all expenses, both acknowledged and assumed, are deducted from its gross receipts.

Price Discriminating

A pricing strategy where identical or similar products or services are sold at different prices to different buyers.

Marginal Cost

The outlay involved in generating one more unit of a product.

Buyer's Willingness

The maximum amount a consumer is ready to pay for a good or service, reflecting the value they place on it.