The equilibrium price in a competitive market

A. Remains unchanged forever.
B. Remains unchanged only if demand doesn't change.
C. Ensures that anyone who wants the good can get it.
D. Is the price at which the quantity of a good demanded in a given time period equals the quantity supplied.


Answer: D

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