Following Adjustments to a New Equilibrium in a Market, the Market

question 233

Multiple Choice

Following adjustments to a new equilibrium in a market, the market clearing price remains unchanged, but the equilibrium quantity is now lower. Which of the following could definitely have caused this outcome?

• A) Demand and supply both increased.
• B) Demand and supply both decreased.
• C) Demand increased, and supply decreased.
• D) Demand decreased, and supply increased.

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Definitions:

Diseconomies

Situations where economies of scale no longer function for a firm and higher production volumes lead to increased average costs.

Competitive Advantage

An edge a company has over its competitors, allowing it to generate greater sales or margins and retain more customers.

Shelf Space

The amount of area available for displaying products within a retail store, critical for product visibility and sales.

Different Scale

Often related to the concept of economies or diseconomies of scale, indicating variations in cost or production efficiency depending on the size of operations.