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Question 5 • Economics

Equilibrium occurs when supply and demand coordinate to

Answer
A
maintain excess supply.
B
raise prices and production.
C
set prices and production.
D
set excess demand.

Explanation

At equilibrium, the quantity consumers want to buy equals the quantity producers want to sell. This coordination determines the market price and the amount produced and sold, so the correct choice is “set prices and production.” Equilibrium does not mean there is excess supply or excess demand.

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