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Equilibrium

Question 1 of 7

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How do you arrive at equilibrium?

Select one of the following:

  • It is where supply exceeds demand

  • It is where demand is equal to supply

  • It is where demand exceeds supply

Explanation

Question 2 of 7

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Why is equilibrium important to consumers?

Select one of the following:

  • Consumers want to know the price level

  • Consumers do not want shortages of goods they demand

  • Consumers do not want excess supply

Explanation

Question 3 of 7

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When there is excess supply:

Select one of the following:

  • There is downward pressure on prices

  • There is upward pressure on prices

  • There is downward pressure on quantity supplied

Explanation

Question 4 of 7

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When demand increases:

Select one of the following:

  • The equilibrium price decreases, and the equilibrium quantity decreases

  • The equilibrium price decreases, and the equilibrium quantity increases

  • The equilibrium price increases, and the equilibrium quantity increases

Explanation

Question 5 of 7

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When demand decreases:

Select one of the following:

  • The equilibrium price increases, and the equilibrium quantity increases

  • The equilibrium price increases, and the equilibrium quantity decreases

  • The equilibrium price decreases, and the equilibrium quantity decreases

  • The equilibrium price decreases, and the equilibrium quantity increases

Explanation

Question 6 of 7

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When supply decreases:

Select one of the following:

  • The equilibrium price increases, and the equilibrium quantity increases

  • The equilibrium price decreases, and the equilibrium quantity decreases

  • The equilibrium price decreases, and the equilibrium quantity increases

  • The equilibrium price increase, and the equilibrium quantity decreases

Explanation

Question 7 of 7

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When supply increases:

Select one of the following:

  • The equilibrium price increases, and the equilibrium quantity decreases

  • The equilibrium price decreases, and the equilibrium quantity decreases

  • The equilibrium price increases, and the equilibrium quantity increases

  • The equilibrium price decreases, and the equilibrium quantity increases

Explanation