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The law of supply states that as the price of a good rises, the quantity supplied of that good

A
disappears.
B
decreases.
C
remains the same.
D
increases.
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The law of demand applies most directly to which group?

A
buyers
B
sellers
C
producers
D
lawmakers
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Which occurs during market equilibrium? Select two options.Supply and demand meet at a specific price.Supply is slightly greater than demand.Supply and demand meet at a specific quantity.Supply and demand meet at a demand point.Supply and demand meet at a supply point.

A
Supply and demand meet at a specific price.
B
Supply is slightly greater than demand.
C
Supply and demand meet at a specific quantity.
D
Supply and demand meet at a demand point.
E
Supply and demand meet at a supply point.
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Price controls on goods can be set by

A
consumers.
B
economists.
C
governments.
D
producers.
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The graph shows a supply curve.Which change is illustrated by the shift taking place on this graph?

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A
an increase in demand
B
a decrease in demand
C
an increase in supply
D
a decrease in supply
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According to the law of demand, as prices decrease, the quantity demanded

A
decreases.
B
increases.
C
stays the same.
D
disappears.
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All things being equal, when producers sell goods for a lower price, they make

A
more money.
B
the same amount of money.
C
less money.
D
as much money as the law allows.
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A factor that most influences changes in consumer demand is

A
quantity.
B
price.
C
quality.
D
competition.
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Which factors must a producer consider when deciding what good to supply? Check all that apply.the appeal of the good to family membersthe elasticity of a good being suppliedcompetition within the marketthe ability to produce the good efficientlythe ability to produce a good of low quality

A
the appeal of the good to family members
B
the elasticity of a good being supplied
C
competition within the market
D
the ability to produce the good efficiently
E
the ability to produce a good of low quality
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Microeconomics is the study of the economic interactions between

A
producers and their suppliers.
B
Consumers and the government
C
Consumers and producers
D
Producers and the government
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What happens when the quantity of a good supplied at a given price is greater than the quantity demanded?

A
excess supply
B
stable prices
C
exact equilibrium
D
increased production
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Goods that are considered to be needs tend to be

A
elastic when the price changes.
B
inelastic when the price changes.
C
elastic when the supply changes.
D
inelastic when the supply changes.
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In order to compete successfully, a producer must produce goods that are

A
more expensive than those of competitors.
B
of a lesser quality than those of competitors.
C
of a higher quality than those of competitors.
D
created without worrying about the costs of production.
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Read the scenario below and then answer the question. Sample scenario:Scientists have created a new grass seed that stops grass growth at a specific length, eliminating the need to mow the lawn. The price of this seed is high, but many consumers still want to use it. As a result, several different producers supply a large amount of this seed to consumers. In order to attract consumers to their product, some producers lower their prices and supply fewer bags of seeds. What is the best description of the grass seed that is described in this scenario?

A
a good with a low price
B
a good with a high price
C
a good with an inelastic supply
D
a good with an elastic supply
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When prices for homes rise, why might construction companies decide to build more homes?

A
to increase employment
B
to make a profit
C
to create a need for more resources
D
to boost name recognition
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The graph shows excess demand.Which explains why the price indicated by p2 on the graph is lower than the equilibrium price?

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A
As prices fall, quantity demanded goes up.
B
As prices fall, quantity demanded goes down.
C
As prices fall, quantity demanded stays the same.
D
As prices fall, quantity demanded disappears.
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is a measure of behaviors by producers and consumers in response to changes in price.

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Supply and demand coordinate to determine prices by working

A
together.
B
competitively.
C
with other factors.
D
separately.
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Products whose demand rises when another product’s price increases are called

A
substitute goods.
B
complementary goods.
C
elastic goods.
D
clearance goods.
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Which best describes what happens to the amount of a good or service that is supplied to consumers?

A
The amount of a good or service can change.
B
The amount of a good or service always remains the same.
C
The amount of a good cannot change.
D
The amount of a service cannot change.

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