Suppose That the Price of Wheat Is Above Its Equilibrium

question 9

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the price of wheat is above its equilibrium price. You would expect to see

• A) a shortage on the market that causes prices to increase further.
• B) an increase in quantity demanded because of the high price.
• C) a leftward shift of the demand curve because of the high price.
• D) sellers begin to lower their prices because of the surplus of wheat.

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Definitions:

Sunk Costs

Expenses that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered, which should not affect future decision-making but often do.

External Review

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Framing Bias

A cognitive bias where people react differently to a particular choice depending on how it is presented, such as a loss or gain.

Risk-Averse

A tendency to avoid taking risks, preferring safer or more predictable outcomes over uncertainty.