Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 238

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)An increase in supply causes a change in equilibrium price; the change in price does not cause a further change in demand or supply.
• B)A decrease in supply causes equilibrium price to rise; the increase in price then results in a decrease in demand.
• C)If both demand and supply increase there must be an increase in equilibrium price; equilibrium quantity may either increase or decrease.
• D)If demand decreases and supply increases one cannot determine if equilibrium price will increase or decrease without knowing which change is greater.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Unavoidable Costs

Expenses that a company must pay regardless of its level of production or sales activity, also known as fixed costs.

Long Run Level

A period in economics where all inputs or production factors can be varied, and all costs are variable, allowing for full adjustment to changes.

Market Price

The existing cost at which one can buy or sell a service or asset.