Question

A surplus of cardboard boxes means that:

A. At the current price of a cardboard box, the quantity demanded exceeds the quantity supplied

B. The current price of a cardboard box is less than the equilibrium price

C. At the current price of a cardboard box, the quantity demanded equal the quantity supplied and the price will fall to restore equilibrium

D. At the current price of a cardboard box, the quantity demanded is less than the quantity supplied

E. More information is needed to determine if the price of cardboard boxes is higher than, lower than, or equal to the equilibrium price.