Explain How the Price System Eliminates a Surplus

question 33

Essay

Explain how the price system eliminates a surplus.

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Definitions:

Actual Price Level

The current index of prices for goods and services, reflecting inflation or deflation in an economy.

Short-run

A period in which at least one input is fixed while others can be varied to change the level of output.

Wage Rates

The standard amount of compensation a worker receives for labor, typically expressed per hour, day, or piece.

Sticky Downward

Describes prices or wages that are resistant to decrease even in conditions where economic theory suggests they should fall, contributing to slow adjustments in markets.