Question

1. Market equilibrium occurs when

a. demand equals supply

b. quantity demanded equals quantity supplied

c. The consumer expectations match the producer's expectations

d. Efficiency and equal distribution are achieved 

 

2. If a surplus exists in a market, then

a. Price is above market equilibrium and quantity demanded is less than quantity supplied

b. Price is below market equilibrium and quantity demanded is less than quantity supplied

c. Price is above market equilibrium and quantity demanded is greater than quantity supplied

d. Price is below market equilibrium and quantity demanded is greater than quantity supplied

 

3. When the price falls below market equilibrium

a. A surplus occurs

b. A shortage occurs

c. There will be an increase in quantity supplied

d. There will be a leftward shift of the supply curve