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Determining Market Price — Quiz

Question 8 • Economics

Which explains the connection between the law of demand and excess demand?

Answer
A
The law states that increases in price leads to greater supply and equilibrium, which occurs during excess demand.
B
The law states that decreases in price leads to greater supply and equilibrium, which occurs during excess demand.
C
The law states that decreases in price leads to greater quantity demanded and limited supply, which occurs during excess demand.
D
The law states that increases in price increases leads to greater quantity demanded and limited supply, which occurs during excess demand.

Explanation

The law of demand says that when a good’s price decreases, consumers demand a greater quantity, all else equal. If the price is below its equilibrium level, the quantity demanded can exceed the quantity supplied, creating excess demand. Therefore, the choice describing a lower price, greater quantity demanded, and limited supply is correct.

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