In a Market System, Which Component Conveys Information About What

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Multiple Choice

In a market system, which component conveys information about what is relatively scarce and what is relatively abundant?

• A) the number of producers
• B) the number of consumers
• C) market price
• D) the amount of resources used in producing the goods and services

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Definitions:

Arbitraging

The practice of buying a good in one market at a lower price and selling it in another market at a higher price to profit from the price difference.

Price Discriminate

The practice of selling the same product or service at different prices to different customers, based on what the seller believes each customer is willing to pay.

Vertical Relationships

Business arrangements or interactions between companies at different levels of the supply chain, such as manufacturers and retailers.

Vertical Relationships

Vertical relationships refer to the connections between companies or entities at different stages of the production process, such as suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers.