Unit 2: Microeconomics
Topic 2.3: Competitive Market Equilibrium Questions
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An increase in demand (rightward shift), with supply unchanged, will lead to:
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The equilibrium price is also known as the market-clearing price because:
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Explain what is meant by excess demand.
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If the market price is below the equilibrium price, there will be:
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A decrease in supply (leftward shift), with demand unchanged, will lead to:
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If the market price is above the equilibrium price, there will be:
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Explain what is meant by excess supply.
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Define the term equilibrium price.
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Define the term equilibrium quantity.
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Explain what is meant by excess demand.
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Explain what is meant by excess supply.
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If the market price is above the equilibrium price, there will be:
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If the market price is below the equilibrium price, there will be:
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The equilibrium price is also known as the market-clearing price because:
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An increase in demand (rightward shift), with supply unchanged, will lead to:
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Define the term equilibrium quantity.
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