The equilibrium point is at the intersection of the two curves because ______.





a. market demand equals market supply

b. market demand exceeds market supply

c. market demand is less than market supply

d. market demand is unrelated to market supply


a. market demand equals market supply

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A. The total product curve B. The total revenue curve C. The demand curve D. The value product curve

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If an industrial union is able to negotiate a wage above the competitive market-clearing wage, employment in the industry will increase

a. True b. False

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