Market Equilibrium

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In a market, the equilibrium price is the price at which:

  1. Quantity supplied equals quantity demanded.

  2. Quantity supplied is greater than quantity demanded.

  3. Quantity demanded is greater than quantity supplied.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The equilibrium price is the price at which the quantity supplied and quantity demanded are equal. At this price, there is no shortage or surplus of the good or service.

If the price of a good or service is above the equilibrium price, what will happen?

  1. Quantity supplied will increase.

  2. Quantity demanded will decrease.

  3. Both quantity supplied and quantity demanded will increase.

  4. Both quantity supplied and quantity demanded will decrease.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

If the price of a good or service is above the equilibrium price, quantity demanded will decrease because consumers are less willing to pay the higher price. Quantity supplied will not change because producers are still willing to supply the same quantity at the higher price.

If the price of a good or service is below the equilibrium price, what will happen?

  1. Quantity supplied will increase.

  2. Quantity demanded will increase.

  3. Both quantity supplied and quantity demanded will increase.

  4. Both quantity supplied and quantity demanded will decrease.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

If the price of a good or service is below the equilibrium price, quantity demanded will increase because consumers are more willing to pay the lower price. Quantity supplied will also increase because producers are willing to supply more of the good or service at the higher price.

A change in consumer preferences will cause the equilibrium price to:

  1. Increase.

  2. Decrease.

  3. Stay the same.

  4. It depends on the specific change in consumer preferences.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A change in consumer preferences will cause the equilibrium price to change if the change in preferences leads to a change in quantity demanded. For example, if consumers become more willing to pay for a good or service, quantity demanded will increase and the equilibrium price will rise. However, if consumers become less willing to pay for a good or service, quantity demanded will decrease and the equilibrium price will fall.

A change in technology will cause the equilibrium price to:

  1. Increase.

  2. Decrease.

  3. Stay the same.

  4. It depends on the specific change in technology.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A change in technology will cause the equilibrium price to change if the change in technology leads to a change in quantity supplied. For example, if a new technology makes it easier to produce a good or service, quantity supplied will increase and the equilibrium price will fall. However, if a new technology makes it more difficult to produce a good or service, quantity supplied will decrease and the equilibrium price will rise.

A change in government policy will cause the equilibrium price to:

  1. Increase.

  2. Decrease.

  3. Stay the same.

  4. It depends on the specific change in government policy.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A change in government policy will cause the equilibrium price to change if the change in policy leads to a change in quantity supplied or quantity demanded. For example, if the government imposes a tax on a good or service, quantity supplied will decrease and the equilibrium price will rise. However, if the government provides a subsidy for a good or service, quantity supplied will increase and the equilibrium price will fall.

Which of the following is not a determinant of market equilibrium?

  1. Consumer preferences.

  2. Producer technology.

  3. Government policy.

  4. The weather.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The weather is not a determinant of market equilibrium because it does not directly affect the quantity supplied or quantity demanded of a good or service.

In a perfectly competitive market, the equilibrium price is:

  1. The price at which quantity supplied equals quantity demanded.

  2. The price at which marginal cost equals marginal revenue.

  3. The price at which total cost equals total revenue.

  4. The price at which profit is maximized.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a perfectly competitive market, the equilibrium price is the price at which quantity supplied equals quantity demanded. This is because in a perfectly competitive market, firms are price takers and cannot set their own prices.

In a monopoly market, the equilibrium price is:

  1. The price at which quantity supplied equals quantity demanded.

  2. The price at which marginal cost equals marginal revenue.

  3. The price at which total cost equals total revenue.

  4. The price at which profit is maximized.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a monopoly market, the equilibrium price is the price at which marginal cost equals marginal revenue. This is because in a monopoly market, the firm is the only supplier of the good or service and can set its own price.

In a monopolistically competitive market, the equilibrium price is:

  1. The price at which quantity supplied equals quantity demanded.

  2. The price at which marginal cost equals marginal revenue.

  3. The price at which total cost equals total revenue.

  4. The price at which profit is maximized.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a monopolistically competitive market, the equilibrium price is the price at which marginal cost equals marginal revenue. This is because in a monopolistically competitive market, firms have some market power and can set their own prices, but they also face competition from other firms.

In an oligopoly market, the equilibrium price is:

  1. The price at which quantity supplied equals quantity demanded.

  2. The price at which marginal cost equals marginal revenue.

  3. The price at which total cost equals total revenue.

  4. The price at which profit is maximized.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The equilibrium price in an oligopoly market depends on the specific characteristics of the market, such as the number of firms, the degree of product differentiation, and the level of competition. In some oligopoly markets, the equilibrium price may be determined by collusion among the firms, while in other oligopoly markets, the equilibrium price may be determined by competition among the firms.

Which of the following is not a type of market structure?

  1. Perfect competition.

  2. Monopoly.

  3. Monopolistic competition.

  4. Oligopoly.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly are all types of market structures.

In a market with externalities, the equilibrium price is:

  1. The price at which quantity supplied equals quantity demanded.

  2. The price at which marginal cost equals marginal revenue.

  3. The price at which total cost equals total revenue.

  4. The price at which social welfare is maximized.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In a market with externalities, the equilibrium price is the price at which social welfare is maximized. This is because externalities are costs or benefits that are not reflected in the market price of a good or service.

Which of the following is not a type of externality?

  1. Positive externality.

  2. Negative externality.

  3. Pecuniary externality.

  4. Technological externality.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pecuniary externalities are not a type of externality because they are simply changes in the prices of goods or services that are caused by changes in the market conditions. They do not involve any costs or benefits that are not reflected in the market price.

Which of the following is not a policy that can be used to correct for market failures?

  1. Taxes.

  2. Subsidies.

  3. Regulations.

  4. Information provision.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Taxes, subsidies, regulations, and information provision are all policies that can be used to correct for market failures.

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