Which of the following statements best describes excess supply, or surplus?

a. The area between the supply and demand curves above the equilibrium point is called excess supply, or surplus.
b. The area between the supply and demand curves below the equilibrium point is called excess supply, or surplus.
c. The area between the supply and demand curves to the right of the equilibrium point is called excess supply, or surplus.
d. The area between the supply and demand curves to the left of the equilibrium point is called excess supply, or surplus.


a. The area between the supply and demand curves above the equilibrium point is called excess supply, or surplus.

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A) the income velocity of money. B) the money supply. C) the price index. D) GDP.

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