The person on the other side of a transaction is referred to as the:

A) derivator
B) counterparty
C) hedger
D) speculator


B

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Suppose a 5 percent increase in price causes a 25 percent decrease in quantity demanded. Which of the following statements is most likely true? a. There are many substitutes for this good

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If demand increases and supply decreases

A) the market clearing price definitely will increase, and the equilibrium quantity definitely will increase. B) the market clearing price definitely will increase, and the equilibrium quantity definitely will decrease. C) the market clearing price definitely will increase, but the change in the equilibrium quantity cannot be determined without more information. D) the equilibrium quantity definitely will decrease, but the change in the market clearing price cannot be determined without more information.

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