Suppose That the Equations S = 2P and D =

question 72

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the equations S = 2P and D = 6 - P represent a small country's home supply and home demand curves. Which of the following is the equilibrium price in autarky?

• A) $2
• B) $4
• C) $6
• D) $8

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