If the Quantity Demanded for a Product Exceeds the Quantity

question 127

Multiple Choice

If the quantity demanded for a product exceeds the quantity supplied,the market price will rise until

• A)the quantity demanded equals the quantity supplied.The product will then no longer be scarce.
• B)quantity demanded equals quantity supplied.The equilibrium price will then be greater than the market price.
• C)only wealthy consumers will be able to afford the product.
• D)quantity demanded equals quantity supplied.The market price will then equal the equilibrium price.

Understand the relationship between price, average total cost, and marginal cost in determining a firm’s economic profits or losses.

Analyze the implications of different demand and cost conditions on a firm’s pricing and output decisions.

Recognize how the profit-maximization condition (MR = MC) applies to firms in monopolistically competitive markets.

Discuss the role of figures and graphs in analyzing firms’ behavior and market outcomes in monopolistic competition.

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