Refer to the Information Provided in Table 3 -Refer to Table 3

question 96

Multiple Choice

Refer to the information provided in Table 3.2 below to answer the question(s) that follow.
Table 3.2
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \begin{array} { c } \text { Price per } \\\text { Cheeseburger }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Quantity Demanded } \\\text { (Cheeseburgers per } \\\text { Month) }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Quantity Supplied } \\\text { (Cheeseburgers per } \\\text { Month) }\end{array} \\\hline \$ 5 & 1,500 & 500 \\\hline 6 & 1,200 & 700 \\\hline 7 & 900 & 900 \\\hline 8 & 600 & 1,100 \\\hline 9 & 300 & 1,300 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-Refer to Table 3.2. If the price per cheeseburger is $9, there is a(n)

• A) market equilibrium.
• B) excess demand of 500 units.
• C) excess demand of 300 units.
• D) excess supply of 1,000 units.

Comprehend the principles of deregulation and its impact on competition and pricing in industries.

Recognize the role of government in regulating natural monopolies and its effects on firm incentive and efficiency.

Analyze government policies on mergers and acquisitions to prevent market dominance and maintain competition.

Understand the complementary relationship between antitrust laws and innovation, specifically in industries requiring substantial capital.

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