Question

Suppose that the price of wheat is above its equilibrium price. You would expect to see __________- A) an increase in quantity demanded because of the high price. B) a leftward shift of the demand curve because of the high price. C) sellers begin to lower their prices because of the surplus of wheat.D) a shortage on the market that causes prices to increase further

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is letter "B": a leftward shift of the demand curve because of the high price.

Explanation:

The equilibrium price represents the point at which buyers' demand and sellers supply face each other because both parties' needs are satisfied. If the price of a given product is higher than the equilibrium level, the quantity demanded is likely to decrease which directly implies a leftward move in the demand curve.