If the price is below the equilibrium level, there is a _____________and prices will _____________. Hint: When it doubt draw it out!     surplus; decrease     surplus; increase     shortage; increase     excess demand; decrease

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  1. If the price is below the equilibrium level, there is a _____________and prices will _____________. Hint: When it doubt draw it out!

       

    surplus; decrease

       

    surplus; increase

       

    shortage; increase

       

    excess demand; decrease

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