If producers incorrectly set the price of their product too high a:
A. shortage will result and consumers will bid the price down to equilibrium.
B. shortage will result and consumers will bid the price up to equilibrium.
C. surplus will result and excess goods in inventory will signal to producers to lower their prices.
D. surplus will result and excess goods in inventory will signal the producers to restrict output until sales increase.
Answer: C
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