Assume a Market That Has an Equilibrium Price of $4

question 51

Multiple Choice

Assume a market that has an equilibrium price of $4.If the market price is set at $8,which of the following is true?

• A) Some surplus is transferred from consumers to producers, but total surplus falls.
• B) All surplus is transferred from consumers to producers, and total surplus stays the same.
• C) Some surplus is transferred from producers to consumers, but total surplus falls.
• D) Some surplus is transferred from consumers to producers, causing total surplus to increase.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The market price where the quantity of goods supplied is equal to the quantity of goods demanded.

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services that is supplied and demanded at the equilibrium price, where demand equals supply.

Price Ceiling

A government-imposed limit on how high a price can be charged for a product, service, or commodity.

Gallon

A unit of measurement for volume, primarily used in the United States, equal to 128 fluid ounces, or approximately 3.785 liters.