If the Current Price Is Less Than the Market Clearing

question 192

Multiple Choice

If the current price is less than the market clearing or equilibrium price, we would expect:

• A) a surplus.
• B) downward pressure on price.
• C) upward pressure on price.
• D) no change in the market price.

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