Either an increase in demand with the supply curve held constant or a decrease in supply with the demand curve held constant will raise a market's equilibrium price.
a. True
b. False
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QUESTION 2In a market without government interference, the price is free to move the equilibrium.
a. True
b. False
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QUESTION 3Higher gasoline prices would likely raise the price of large, gas-guzzling automobiles.
a. True
b. False
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QUESTION 4If the supply curve decreases while the demand curve remains unchanged, the equilibrium price would increase.
a. True
b. False
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QUESTION 5If the demand curve increases while the supply curve remains unchanged, the equilibrium price would increase.
a. True
b. False
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QUESTION 6Assume demand is held constant and supply increases. The result is a decrease in the equilibrium price and an increase in the equilibrium quantity of the item bought and sold.
a. True
b. False
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QUESTION 7Assuming supply is held constant, an increase in demand for a product will cause an increase in the equilibrium price and the amount bought and sold.
a. True
b. False
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