Asked by Xitlaly Vicuna on May 19, 2024
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If there is a surplus of a product,its price:
A) is below the equilibrium level.
B) is above the equilibrium level.
C) will rise in the near future.
D) is in equilibrium.
Surplus
The amount by which the quantity supplied of a product exceeds the quantity demanded at a specific (above-equilibrium) price.
Equilibrium Level
The state of balance where market forces such as supply and demand are equal, often used in the context of prices and quantities in markets.
- Recognize conditions that lead to surplus or shortage in the market and their implications on prices.
Verified Answer
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Maddie BirckheadMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A surplus occurs when the price is above the equilibrium level, causing quantity supplied to exceed quantity demanded.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize conditions that lead to surplus or shortage in the market and their implications on prices.