Economics Today: Macro View (Looseleaf)
Economics Today: Macro View (Looseleaf)
18th Edition
ISBN: 9780133916492
Author: Miller
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.5SC
To determine

Market equilibrium, surplus and shortage.

Concept Introduction:

Market equilibrium- A market is in a state of stability or equilibrium when the market forces of demand and supply interact. In other words, the equilibrium price and quantity are determined in the market at the price where the demand equals the supply.

Shortage- If the demand for a good/service exceeds its supply there comes to exists a shortage of the good/service in the market. Prices have a tendency to escalate during a shortage.

Surplus- If the supply for a good/service exceeds its demand there comes a exist a surplus of the good/service in the market. Prices have a tendency to fall during a surplus.

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