An Increase in the Overall Level of Prices in an Economy

question 75

Multiple Choice

An increase in the overall level of prices in an economy is referred to as

• A)the income effect.
• B)inflation.
• C)deflation.
• D)the substitution effect.

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Definitions:

Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the quantity of goods that producers are willing to sell and the price of those goods.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a product demanded equals the quantity supplied.

Sellers

Entities or individuals who provide products or services for purchase in the market.

Market Equilibrium

A state where supply equals demand, resulting in stable prices and quantities in the marketplace.