An Increase in the Equilibrium Price and a Decrease in the Equilibrium

question 208

Multiple Choice

An increase in the equilibrium price and a decrease in the equilibrium quantity can be the result of

• A) a decrease in demand.
• B) an increase in supply.
• C) a decrease in supply.
• D) an increase in demand.
• E) None of the above is correct.

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