Ans: D. Quantity demanded is greater than quantity supplied
There is a shortage in a market for a product when:
A. The current price is higher than the equilibrium price
B. Supply is less than demand
C. Quantity demanded is less than quantity supplied
D. Quantity demanded is greater than quantity supplied
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