Which of the Following Describes a Characteristic of a Perfectly

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a characteristic of a perfectly competitive market?

• A)There are many buyers but few sellers.
• B)There are many sellers but few buyers.
• C)There are many buyers and sellers.
• D)Equilibrium is achieved when demand for the product sold in the market equals the supply.

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Definitions:

Labor Market

A marketplace where wages are determined, and workers are hired and fired.

Consumer Surplus

The difference in the total cost consumers are prepared and financially able to cover for a good or service, against the total cost they actually cover.

Minimum Price

The lowest possible price at which a product or service can be sold, often set by government regulations to protect producers or consumers.

Market Equilibrium

A situation in which the supply of an item is exactly equal to its demand, leading to a stable market price.