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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21 mark
The equilibrium price is also known as the market-clearing price because:
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31 mark
Producer surplus is the difference between:
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Explain what is meant by excess demand.
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51 mark
If the market price is below the equilibrium price, there will be:
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61 mark
Producer surplus is the difference between:
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71 mark
A decrease in supply (leftward shift), with demand unchanged, will lead to:
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81 mark
Consumer surplus is the difference between:
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91 mark
If the market price is above the equilibrium price, there will be:
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10explain2 marks
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Explain what is meant by excess supply.
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11define2 marks
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Define the term equilibrium price.
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Define the term equilibrium quantity.
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13explain2 marks
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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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151 mark
Market equilibrium occurs when:
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161 mark
If the market price is above the equilibrium price, there will be:
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171 mark
If the market price is below the equilibrium price, there will be:
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181 mark
The equilibrium price is also known as the market-clearing price because:
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191 mark
An increase in demand (rightward shift), with supply unchanged, will lead to:
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20define2 marks
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Define the term equilibrium quantity.
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