1.6: Market Equilibrium, Disequilibrium, & Changes In Equilibrium Flashcards

1
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Equilibrium

A

Qs= Qd

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2
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Surplus

A

Qd<Qs

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3
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Shortage

A

Qd> Qs

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4
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Where does the Free Market pushes prices towards ?

A

Equilibrium

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5
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What do producers do to prices when there is a surplus?

A

Lower prices

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6
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What do producers do to prices when there is a shortage?

A

Raise prices

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7
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Double Shift

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If two curves shift at the same time, either the price or quantity will be indeterminate

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8
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Price Ceiling

A

Max. legal price a seller can charge for a product.

Goal: Make prices affordable

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