Chapter 6 Flashcards

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What is created in the market place by the interaction of demand and supply?

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a market price

This interaction illustrates how consumer and producer decisions align.

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At what price do the wishes of consumers and suppliers coincide in the example given?

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€25

At this price, the quantity purchased and sold is 600 bales.

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What happens to price if demand increases?

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price will rise

Producers react to rising consumer demand by increasing prices.

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What happens to price if supply increases?

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price will fall

An increase in supply typically leads to a decrease in price.

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True or false: It is possible for both demand and supply to change at the same time in a market.

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TRUE

Changes in both demand and supply can occur simultaneously.

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What occurs when the demand for a product is greater than the supply?

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Excess demand

This situation occurs below the equilibrium price.

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What occurs when the supply of a product is greater than the demand for it?

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Excess supply

This situation occurs above the equilibrium price.

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