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The Economy of the US — Unit test

Question 17 • EA Academy Civics 9

What is the equilibrium price?

Answer
A
the price at which demand exceeds supply
B
the price at which producers provide substitute goods
C
the price at which consumers turn to substitute goods
D
the price at which supply and demand are balanced

Explanation

An equilibrium price is the price where the quantity consumers want to buy equals the quantity producers want to sell. At this price, supply and demand are balanced, so neither a shortage nor a surplus occurs. Therefore, the correct choice is “the price at which supply and demand are balanced.”

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