In the Market for Personal Computers and in the Stock

question 70

Multiple Choice

In the market for personal computers and in the stock market:

• A) supply and demand shifts change prices and quantities.
• B) persistent shortages and surpluses rarely exist.
• C) in response to shifts in demand and supply, equilibrium is restored quickly.
• D) all of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Firm

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Lifestyle Traits

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B₂B Buying Situations

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New Buy

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