Suppose the Number of Buyers in a Market Increases and a Technological

question 171

Multiple Choice

Suppose the number of buyers in a market increases and a technological advancement occurs also. What would we expect to happen in the market?

• A)Equilibrium price would decrease, but the impact on equilibrium quantity would be ambiguous.
• B)Equilibrium price would increase, but the impact on equilibrium quantity would be ambiguous.
• C)Equilibrium quantity would decrease, but the impact on equilibrium price would be ambiguous.
• D)Equilibrium quantity would increase, but the impact on equilibrium price would be ambiguous.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

Profits that a company has earned to date, less any dividends or other distributions paid to shareholders.

Market Value

The estimated amount for which an asset or liability should exchange on the valuation date between a willing buyer and a willing seller.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock as stated on the certificate or charter, often used for legal capital or accounting purposes.

Cash

A form of currency that includes coins and paper notes, which is used as a medium of exchange for goods and services.