Suppose that the average monthly rent for apartments is $1,200. At this price, how many apartments will be rented in this market? _____apartments b. Is the market currently in equilibrium, experiencing a shortage, or experiencing a surplus?

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Consider the following data from the market demand and supply for apartments.

a. Suppose that the average monthly rent for apartments is $1,200. At this price, how many apartments will be rented in this market?

_____apartments

b. Is the market currently in equilibrium, experiencing a shortage, or experiencing a surplus?
 
equilibrium
surplus
shortage
 
c. What do you expect to happen to the average rent?
fall
rise
will not change
 
d. What is the equilibrium rent and quantity in the market?
 
Equilibrium rent:
_____$
 
 
Equilibrium quantity: _____apartments
Rent
Quantity Demanded
Quantity Supplied
$2.000
5,000
23,000
$1.800
8,000
20,000
$1,600
11,000
17,000
$1,400
14,000
14,000
$1,200
17,000
11,000
$1,000
20,000
8,000
Transcribed Image Text:Rent Quantity Demanded Quantity Supplied $2.000 5,000 23,000 $1.800 8,000 20,000 $1,600 11,000 17,000 $1,400 14,000 14,000 $1,200 17,000 11,000 $1,000 20,000 8,000
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