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3 years ago

The equilibrium price is often called the market-clearing price because:

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Natali [406]3 years ago

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Answer:

The correct answer is option (c).

Explanation:

Equilibrium price occurs at the intersection of the demand and supply curves. That is, a particular quantity that both the supplier and the buyer are willing to exchange at a particular price.

At any price below the equilibrium price, quantity demanded would be more than the quantity supply, so this scenario creates a shortage (excess demand), so producers would be willing to sell the limited quantity at a higher price, preferably at the equilibrium price.

At any price above the equilibrium price, the quantity supply would be more than the quantity demanded, so there would be a surplus (excess supply) in the market. Producers would be willing to collect a lower price, preferably the equilibrium price.

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