Markets, Equillibrum, And Prices Flashcards
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The point at which the quantity of product demanded by consumers in the market equals the quantity supplied by producers
Market equilibrium
The price at which the quantity of a product demanded by consumers equals the quantity supplied by producers
Equilibrium price
The quantity of a good or service demanded by consumers and supplied by producers when the market is in equilibrium
Equilibrium quantity
Government imposed limits on the prices that producers may charge in the market
Price controls
A minimum price set by the government to prevent prices from going too low
Price flow
Maximum price set by the government to prevent prices from going to high
Price ceiling
The controlled distribution of a limited supply of a good or service
Rationing
And illegal market in which goods are traded at prices or in quantities higher than those set by law
Black market