If a Shortage Exists in a Market Then

question 27

Multiple Choice

If a shortage exists in a market then:

• A) the price cannot be determined.
• B) the quantity demanded is less than the quantity supplied.
• C) the price will fall in the near future.
• D) the price will increase in the near future.

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