How Do Speculators Mitigate Shortfalls in the Equilibrium Quantities Traded

question 67

Multiple Choice

How do speculators mitigate shortfalls in the equilibrium quantities traded in markets?

• A) by buying up unsold inventories and then selling them when there is a shortage in the market
• B) by causing market quantities to rise and fall
• C) by buying up items when the prices have risen
• D) by buying up items in advance of rising prices, and then selling them in the market when prices increase

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