Figure 4-21
At price P1 in Figure 4-21, what will tend to happen?
a.
There will be a shortage, and the price will fall.
b.
There will be a shortage, and the price will rise.
c.
There will be a surplus, and the price will rise.
d.
There will be a surplus, and the price will fall.
e.
Equilibrium will occur in the market.
d
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What will be an ideal response?
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pastries, making a profit of $13 million. The opportunity cost associated with these three choices is A) $4 million. B) $3 million. C) $13 million. D) $16 million.
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A. Target efficiency. B. Efficiency coefficient. C. Market efficiency. D. Target welfare population.